Hi my name is Thomas Grant.
I only just started using Cursor about a week ago.
And wow… I am so glad I found it.
How Cursor Transformed My Complex Python Roulette Bot Development
Project Overview
I’m developing “BV-V12 Turbo” - a sophisticated Python roulette bot for BetVoyager’s No-Zero tables. The project includes 80+ files with CustomTkinter GUI, OCR integration, 34 AI advisor modules, and complex betting progression systems.
Where Cursor Excelled
Code Organization & Refactoring
Helped consolidate redundant files and standardize naming conventions across 80+ modules
Assisted with complex class inheritance and method organization
Streamlined import statements and dependency management
Bug Hunting & Error Resolution
Quickly identified NameError issues across multiple window files
Fixed JSON serialization problems with large datasets (559K+ historical spins)
Resolved CustomTkinter theme update propagation across multiple windows
Multi-File Integration
Seamlessly handled coordination between GUI windows, AI modules, and data processing
Helped integrate progression tracking systems with UI feedback
Managed complex data flow between OCR, betting logic, and historical analysis
Performance Optimization
Identified inefficient file I/O operations in auto-save systems
Suggested background threading for heavy OCR operations
Optimized database building from thousands of historical files
Cursor’s Strengths for Complex Projects
Pattern Recognition: Instantly spotted inconsistent code patterns across similar files
Context Awareness: Understood project structure without needing full explanations
Iterative Refinement: Great for incremental improvements and code reviews
Error Diagnosis: Excellent at interpreting Python tracebacks and suggesting fixes
Key Takeaway
Cursor shines as a coding assistant for established projects. While it can’t architect complex domain-specific systems from scratch, it’s invaluable for maintenance, integration, debugging, and incremental feature development.
Best suited for: Code review, bug fixes, refactoring, and connecting existing components
Less suited for: Complex business logic creation or domain-specific algorithm design
For developers working on multi-file Python projects with intricate integrations, Cursor is a game-changer for productivity and code quality.
