Add section on leveraging Cursor capabilities in vibe coding post; include guidelines for implementing and checking cursor rules

Author: GioemaNocco

_posts/2025-06-29-vibe-coding.md

@@ -29,5 +29,59 @@ Vibe coding represents a modern approach to software development that emphasizes
 - **[Firebase](https://firebase.google.com/)** - Google's comprehensive authentication and backend services
 - **[Supabase](https://supabase.com/)** - Open-source alternative to Firebase with PostgreSQL database
 
+# How to Leverage Cursor Capabilities
 
+Cursor offers powerful AI-assisted development features that can significantly enhance your coding productivity. Here's how to effectively utilize these capabilities:
 
+## 1. Understanding Cursor Rules
+
+Cursor rules are predefined guidelines that shape how the AI assistant behaves and generates code within your project. These rules can be customized to match your team's coding standards, preferred patterns, and project requirements. They act as a set of instructions that the AI follows when providing suggestions, generating code, or answering questions about your codebase.
+
+## 2. Implementing Rules in Your Project
+
+To apply cursor rules to your project, you can define them in several ways:
+
+- **Project-specific rules**: Create a `.cursorrules` file in your project root directory
+- **Workspace rules**: Define rules at the workspace level for consistent behavior across multiple projects
+- **Custom rule sets**: Import and use rule sets from the [cursor.directory](https://cursor.directory/)
+
+Example `.cursorrules` file:
+```
+You are an expert senior software engineer specializing in modern web development.
+Use TypeScript for all code with proper type safety.
+Follow React best practices and functional component patterns.
+Implement proper error handling and accessibility compliance.
+```
+
+## 3. Exploring [cursor.directory](https://cursor.directory/)
+
+The [cursor.directory](https://cursor.directory/) is a community-driven repository of cursor rules and configurations. It provides:
+
+- **Pre-built rule sets** for different frameworks and technologies
+- **Best practices** shared by the developer community
+- **Template configurations** for various project types
+- **Custom rule collections** that you can import and adapt
+
+You can browse the directory to find rules that match your tech stack and development preferences, then customize them for your specific needs.
+
+## 4. Checking Current Project Rules
+
+To see what rules are currently active in your project, simply ask Cursor: *"What are your current rules?"* This will display all the rules and guidelines that the AI assistant is currently following, including:
+
+- Project-specific rules from `.cursorrules` files
+- Workspace-level configurations
+- Any imported rule sets from cursor.directory
+- Default behavior patterns
+
+This is particularly useful when working on collaborative projects or when you need to understand how the AI will behave in different contexts.
+
+## 5. Utilizing Cursor Background Agent
+
+The Cursor background agent is an intelligent assistant that works continuously in the background to:
+
+- **Analyze your codebase** and understand project structure
+- **Provide contextual suggestions** based on your current work
+- **Maintain awareness** of your project's patterns and conventions
+- **Offer proactive assistance** without interrupting your workflow
+
+The background agent leverages the rules you've defined to provide more accurate and relevant suggestions, ensuring consistency with your project's standards and requirements.