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Devin Desktop: AI-Powered Development (formerly Windsurf)

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Code faster with Devin — AI agents, spec-to-code, automated tests, and MCP. A hands-on Cursor & Copilot alternative

What you'll learn:
  • Set up Devin Desktop and configure the Devin Local agent (the successor to Cascade) coding environment
  • Write specifications (PRDs) and convert them into TODOs with AI
  • Generate code, tests, and previews using Devin Local agent
  • Control AI behavior with model selection, rules, and workflows
  • Debug and modify existing codebases with AI assistance
  • Integrate Devin Desktop with GitHub and MCP for automated workflows

This Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) course is a practical, hands-on guide to coding faster with AI agents — covering Devin Local, the Agent Command Center, spec-to-code workflows, automated testing, and GitHub MCP integrations.

Whether you're new to vibe coding or looking to streamline your workflows, this course covers everything from setup to advanced team collaboration — partially updated for the 2026 rebrand from Windsurf to Devin Desktop.


You will learn how to:


  • Get started with Devin Desktop, install it, and configure your environment

  • Use the Devin Local agent (the successor to Cascade) to turn specifications (PRDs) into TODOs, generate code, and add automated tests

  • Control AI behavior with model selection, rules, and workflows

  • Work with existing codebases: explore, debug, and modify projects with AI support

  • Manage multiple local and cloud agents from the Agent Command Center

  • Integrate Devin Desktop with GitHub

  • Use GitHub MCP to automate PRs, issues, reviews, and project workflows

  • Collaborate in teams using Devin Review

By the end of this course, you will be able to:


  • Write, debug, and deploy applications using vibe coding techniques

  • Automate repetitive tasks with Devin Local and MCP integrations

  • Collaborate effectively on projects using Devin Desktop's team and GitHub features

  • Confidently use Devin Desktop as a powerful alternative to Cursor or GitHub Copilot

This course is designed for developers (all levels), technical leads, and teams who want to boost productivity with AI-powered coding.


Legal Disclaimer
This course is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in partnership with Windsurf, Devin, or Cognition, Inc. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners.
This course contains promotional materials.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Windsurf and AI-driven coding
  • Building an application from scratch with Windsurf/Cascade
  • Controlling Windsurf Behavior
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Workflows
  • Windsurf for Teams (Enterprise, Government)

Taught by

Valentin Despa and Valentin Despa - Support

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