Vibe Coding with AI
Build real apps by describing them in plain English. Master vibe coding with Cursor, Claude Code, Bolt.new, and Lovable — from first prompt to deployed product.
What You'll Learn
- Explain what vibe coding is and identify when it's the right approach for a project
- Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Bolt.new, Lovable) to build functional applications
- Write effective prompts that produce working code on the first try
- Apply the Research-Plan-Implement framework to manage complex AI-assisted builds
- Identify and fix common problems in AI-generated code through systematic debugging
- Build and deploy a complete web application using vibe coding techniques
Course Syllabus
Prerequisites
- No coding experience required (though some helps)
- A computer with internet access
- Willingness to experiment and iterate
What You’ll Learn
In February 2025, AI researcher Andrej Karpathy posted about a new way of building software: “fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists.” He called it vibe coding — and it became Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year.
The idea is simple: you describe what you want in plain English, and AI builds it. No syntax to memorize, no semicolons to debug, no Stack Overflow rabbit holes. Just you and a conversation with an AI that writes code.
This course teaches you to vibe code effectively — from choosing the right tool to shipping a deployed application. You’ll learn the prompting techniques that produce working code, the debugging skills for when it doesn’t work, and the judgment to know when vibe coding is the right approach.
Who This Course Is For
- Non-technical founders who want to build MVPs without hiring developers
- Designers who want to turn mockups into working prototypes
- Students learning to build software projects with AI assistance
- Anyone curious about building apps without traditional coding skills
Course Structure
8 lessons that take you from zero to a deployed app. Each lesson includes practical exercises you can do with free AI tools. By the end, you’ll have built and shipped a real web application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Vibe coding is specifically designed for people who describe what they want in plain English while AI writes the code. Some programming knowledge helps you debug faster, but it's not required to get started and build real applications.
Which AI tool should I start with?
If you have no coding experience, start with Lovable or Bolt.new — they build complete apps from a single description. If you have some experience, Cursor or Claude Code gives you more control. We cover all options so you can choose.
Can I build real, production apps with vibe coding?
Yes, with caveats. Vibe coding is excellent for MVPs, internal tools, and personal projects. For production apps with many users, you'll likely need to review and refine the AI-generated code — which we cover in this course.
Is vibe coding going to replace traditional programming?
No, but it's changing who can build software and how fast. Even Karpathy (who coined the term) still hand-codes complex projects. Think of vibe coding as a new tool in the toolbox, not a replacement for all tools.