When I first heard the term vibe coding, I imagine coding in a cozy cafe with chill music, but it
turns out it's something else entirely.
It is a new coding approach where we let I write the code entirely, practically forgetting the code
even exists anyway.
Hello and welcome to this course where we'll explore this new and exciting way of building software
called Vibe Coding.
My name is Valentin and I'm really glad you are here.
I believe that education has no borders.
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Vibe coding lets you build apps by simply describing them in plain English.
No need to worry about programming languages like JavaScript or Python.
Heighten.
If you ever copied code from ChatGPT, pasted it into your code editor, and then send back any errors
that occurred, congratulations!
You're already done some coding.
But trust me, you'll be blown away by what else is possible.
Do you know why I'm most excited about coding?
Because it helps people build stuff.
Vibe coding isn't a new tool.
It is more of a mindset or approach for writing code and building applications.
The term was coined by Andrej Karpathy, who describes vibe coding as the approach where you fully give
into the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget the code even exists.
On the front lines of this movement are tools like cursor and windsurf.
Let me briefly walk you through a simple project.
So this is cursor, which is based on VSCode.
To create a new project, you can simply chat with cursor, which behind the scenes is using an LLM
and will immediately get to work.
I'm going to ask it to recreate my childhood game.
A space shooter from the 90s.
And here's the cool part.
Because it is an agent, it has a lot of actions on its own.
By creating files, executing commands, installing dependencies, deploying, and so on.
In less than a few minutes you will have your first working iteration.
Yes, I know it doesn't look great, but still, I think it's amazing what you can do in just one minute.
In traditional programming, you need to know every line, every file.
But today, the way we build software is changing fast.
Regardless of whether we agree or disagree with what's going on quickly, writing code isn't the main
skill anymore.
The I can do that.
Instead, the most important skills now are being able to understand, debug and guide the AI.
This course is for anyone curious about how AI is changing software development.
Whether you're a complete beginner or already working as a developer, I will show you how I can help
you build faster, but also what you still need to know to do it right.
Together we'll explore different tools and do a few projects from very easy to a bit more advanced.
We'll talk about how to prototype apps, spot bad code, and what skills matter most in this new era.
We will experience first hand why having strong fundamentals is still important, especially if you
want to build advanced and production ready apps.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to describe your app ideas in natural language and turn them
into working prototypes using AI powered tools.
We'll also learn essential software development practices, such as using code versioning with git,
organizing projects into clear, maintainable structures, writing and running tests, and automating
any parts of the process such as deployments.
This isn't just about getting code written faster, it's about learning how to build real world, production
ready apps with confidence.
Even if you're just starting out, it still takes time, practice, and a lot of patience.
But with the right mindset and the help of AI, you can go from idea to a working prototype and potentially
a product in record time.
That said, don't expect magic from just one prompt.
It is like telling a builder build me house.
You still need to specify size, style, and materials.
The clearer your instructions, the better the result.
Rome wasn't built in a day.
Like any project, start with a software spec.
Break it down into smaller tasks and build step by step, one feature at a time.
This is how software development works anyway.
You need to get really good at providing these instructions, so English or your native language will
be the programming language.
If you are just getting started with coding, don't worry, I'll help you focus on the basics and show
you how to apply what you learned in small projects.
Now, I don't want to overpromise and under-deliver.
If you've never written code before, following along with this course will still be a challenge.
There is a lot to learn, and going over some hiccups is still part of the process.
But I'm here for you and I will make sure you learn a lot.
Reach out anytime using the Q&A or message me directly whenever you need help.
The tools are also evolving quickly.
What used to take years to change now happens in months.
So where do you love AI or still feel unsure about it?
One thing is clear the game is changing and I want to help you stay ahead of the curve.
Let's get started with our first project.
I'll walk you through everything step by step.
So grab your keyboard, bring your curiosity and a bit of coffee or tea.
And let's dive into the world of coding, where building software is all about experimenting, learning,
and working side by side with AI.