This course teaches you how to build software using AI tools without prior coding knowledge. It focuses on "vibe coding" - a technique where you describe what you want in natural language and let AI tools like Cursor generate the code for you. The course includes installation guides, tutorials, and a step-by-step project to build a weather app.
No, this course is specifically designed for beginners with no prior coding experience. The whole point of vibe coding is that you can build software by describing what you want in natural language, without needing to understand traditional programming concepts or syntax.
Yes, this course is completely free and accessible to everyone. However, some of the tools used in the course, like Cursor AI, may have free tiers with limitations or paid premium features. We'll clearly indicate when this is the case and provide alternatives where possible.
The course is self-paced, but most people can complete it in about 10-15 hours total. Each module takes approximately 1-3 hours to complete, depending on your pace and how much you experiment with the concepts. The weather app project might take an additional 2-4 hours to complete.
About Vibe Coding
Vibe coding is a term coined by Andrej Karpathy in February 2025 to describe an AI-dependent programming practice where you describe what you want in natural language and let AI tools generate the code. Instead of writing code line by line, you communicate with AI in conversational language, review the generated code, and iterate based on the results. The key aspect is that you don't need to fully understand the code being generated - you focus on the outcome rather than the implementation details.
This is a subject of debate in the programming community. Vibe coding produces real, functional software, but it differs from traditional programming in that the developer may not fully understand the code being generated. Some argue that it's more like directing or guiding AI rather than programming in the traditional sense. However, the end result is still working software, and many consider it a valid approach to software development, especially for prototyping or personal projects.
Vibe coding has several limitations:
Complex projects may be difficult to manage without understanding the underlying code
Debugging can be challenging when you don't fully understand how the code works
AI models have context limitations that restrict how much code they can process at once
AI may generate code with bugs, security issues, or references to nonexistent functions
Maintaining and evolving the codebase over time can be difficult
It may not be suitable for mission-critical or security-sensitive applications
While vibe coding makes software development accessible to beginners, there's still value in learning traditional programming concepts. Understanding programming fundamentals can help you:
Better communicate with AI tools
Debug issues more effectively
Understand and modify the generated code when necessary
Work on more complex projects that may exceed AI's capabilities
Have more career options in software development
That said, vibe coding is a great starting point and may be sufficient for many personal projects and prototypes.
Cursor AI
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor designed to enhance programming productivity. It integrates large language models (like those from OpenAI or Anthropic) directly into the development environment, allowing you to generate code from natural language descriptions, get explanations of existing code, and receive intelligent suggestions as you type. Cursor is built on top of VS Code, so it has a familiar interface for those who have used that editor before.
Cursor offers both free and paid plans:
Free Plan: Includes basic AI features with some usage limits
Pro Plan: Offers higher usage limits, access to more powerful models, and additional features
For this course, the free plan should be sufficient for most users. New users typically get a 14-day trial of Cursor Pro when they first sign up.
Cursor is available for:
Windows (Windows 10 or later, 64-bit)
macOS (macOS 10.15 Catalina or later)
Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 or later, or compatible distributions)
Yes, there are several alternatives to Cursor for AI-assisted coding:
GitHub Copilot: AI pair programmer that integrates with various editors
Replit: Browser-based coding environment with AI features
Pythagora: Specialized AI coding assistant for Python
Codeium: Free AI coding assistant with plugins for various editors
Tabnine: AI code completion tool
We focus on Cursor in this course because it's specifically designed for vibe coding and offers a comprehensive set of AI features in a user-friendly interface.
Course Questions
The course is divided into six modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Vibe Coding
Module 2: Getting Started with Cursor
Module 3: Core Vibe Coding Techniques
Module 4: Practical Project - Weather App
Module 5: Advanced Vibe Coding Strategies
Module 6: Building Your Portfolio
Each module includes text-based lessons, examples, and practical exercises. The course culminates in a complete project where you'll build a weather application using vibe coding techniques.
While the course is designed to be taken in sequence, you can skip modules or take them out of order if you already have experience with certain topics. For example, if you're already familiar with Cursor, you might skip Module 2. However, we recommend at least reviewing each module's content, as later modules build on concepts introduced earlier.
Currently, we don't offer certificates of completion for this course. However, you'll have tangible projects (like the weather app) that you can add to your portfolio to demonstrate your skills.
If you get stuck while following the course:
Review the troubleshooting sections included in each module
Check the Cursor community forum for similar issues and solutions
Use AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude to help debug your specific problem
Join online communities focused on AI coding, such as relevant Discord servers or Reddit communities
Technical Support
If you're having trouble installing Cursor:
Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements
Try downloading the installer again from the official website
Run the installer as administrator (on Windows)
Temporarily disable antivirus software during installation
Check the Cursor documentation for platform-specific troubleshooting
Check your internet connection - AI features require internet access
Verify that you're logged into your Cursor account
Check if you've reached usage limits on the free plan
Restart Cursor
Update to the latest version of Cursor
Try clearing the application cache
For the weather app project, you'll need:
Cursor AI installed and working
Python 3.7 or later (will be installed as part of the project setup)
Internet connection for API access
A free OpenWeatherMap API key (instructions provided in the project guide)
Approximately 100MB of free disk space
Yes, you can use other AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot, Replit, or Codeium to follow along with the course. However, the instructions and screenshots are specific to Cursor, so you may need to adapt them for your chosen tool. The core principles of vibe coding remain the same regardless of the specific tool you use.
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