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Build your first tool with AI

A hands-on track to go from a real problem to a first deployed tool, built on top of an AI API.

Estimated time
~4h
Steps
6
Prerequisites
JavaScript basics

By the end of this track, you will be able to:

  • Frame a problem before writing any code
  • Pick a simple architecture over a perfect one
  • Connect an AI API to an application
  • Deploy a first usable version

The steps

  1. Understand the problem to solve

    Identify who has the problem, how often, and what a solution is worth.

    Video coming soon
  2. Pick a simple architecture

    One file, one API, zero useless dependencies to begin with.

    Video coming soon
  3. Connect a model API

    Send a first prompt and get back a response your app can use.

    Video coming soon
  4. Build an interface

    A minimal interface so someone other than you can actually use it.

    Video coming soon
  5. Add a database

    Store what has to survive a page reload — nothing more.

    Video coming soon
  6. Deploy a first version

    Put the tool online, imperfect as it is — and share it with a first user.

    Video coming soon

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