Vibe Coding
First Steps
Think you can’t code? Build it anyway.
Always wanted to build something cool? You’re in the right place! This free handbook takes a different approach – you’ll learn by directing AI to write the code. No syntax memorization, but you’ll understand every concept through practical examples and clear metaphors. Think movie director, not typist. You have the vision, AI handles the syntax.
What is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding means building real software without memorizing syntax. It’s software development approach where AI coding assistants translate your ideas into working code. You explain what you want in plain language, the AI writes the code, but YOU stay in control. Think of it as ordering at a restaurant where the chef (AI) cooks, but you decide the menu.
🤖 AI as Your Director’s Assistant
You’re the director, AI is your film crew. Learn to give clear directions to ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor and watch your vision come to life in working code. No memorization needed.
🚀 Build Real Stuff
Forget “Hello World”. Module 12 guides you through a Pet Care Tracker – but this is vibe coding. Turn it into a plant tracker, mood journal, whatever clicks. The point is: real app, real skills.
⚡ Zero to Deploy
Week 1: Your first lines of code.
Week 3: Working app on your computer.
Week 5: Your creation is live on the internet.
The Vibe Coding Handbook
12 practical modules from “what’s a coding assistant?” to deploying your own PWA
- Module 0: But what can I REALLY build?
- Module 1: How a website/app works
- Module 2: How not to drive the AI crazy (and yourself)
- Module 3: Cloud vs Your Computer – Where does the AI live?
- Module 4: Your basic building blocks (programming survival kit)
- Module 5: The advanced building blocks (power use)
- Module 6: Native apps and web differences
- Module 7: APIs – Making your app talk to the world
- Module 8: The database – Your app’s memory
- Module 9: Debugging with AI
- Module 10: Deploy – Getting your creation online
- Module 11: Red flags and overengineering
- Module 12: Let’s go! Your first guided project
- EXTRA: Bonus materials and advanced topics
📚 12 Free Modules | ⏱️ Self-Paced | 🎓 Zero prerequisites
Ready to Start Your Journey?
This isn’t about becoming a “real programmer” (there are other courses for that). This is about building that app idea you’ve been thinking about in the shower.
✨ If you can explain what you want, you can build it. Simple as that.