AI & Vibe Coding Workshop

VIBE CODING WORKSHOP CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Building Agentic AI Without BaaS Dependency Duration: 3 Hours Target Audience: Anyone who want to create their own software product or even a simple website (No Coding Experience) SESSION 1: FOUNDATION (45 minutes) 1.1 Understanding BaaS vs. Real Backend (20 minutes) • The economic trap of Backend-as-a-Service platforms • Cost comparison: BaaS vs. owned infrastructure • Control, data ownership, and scalability differences • When BaaS makes sense vs. when it's a dependency trap Learning Outcome: Participants can articulate why owning infrastructure matters 1.2 Demystifying the Technical Stack (25 minutes) • Three-layer architecture: Frontend → Backend → Database • What each component does in plain language • Marketing workflow to technical component mapping • The AI layer: How LLMs enable vibe coding • Installation requirements overview Learning Outcome: Participants understand what they'll be building on SESSION 2: SETUP & MENTAL MODEL (60 minutes) 2.1 Environment Installation (30 minutes) Hands-On Installation Sequence: • VS Code installation and configuration (8 min) • Local webserver setup - XAMPP/MAMP (10 min) • Ollama installation and model download (12 min) Verification checklist: • VS Code opens and runs • Localhost responds on browser • Ollama executes test query Learning Outcome: All participants have working development environment 2.2 Prompt Engineering for Code (30 minutes) • Anatomy of effective prompts vs. vague requests • The specification framework: UI + Data + Logic + Output • Marketing-to-technical translation practice • Hands-on exercise: Writing two complete prompts • - Scenario 1: Email preference center • - Scenario 2: Lead scoring dashboard • The iteration loop: Generate → Test → Refine Learning Outcome: Participants can write prompts that generate working code SESSION 3: BUILDING (60 minutes) 3.1 Live Build Demonstration (35 minutes) Instructor builds complete application from single prompt: • Project: Marketing Campaign ROI Calculator • Components: Input form, calculation logic, database storage, results display • Live execution: Prompt → Generated code → File setup → Testing • Intentional debugging moment (common error + fix) • Running application demonstration Learning Outcome: Participants see the complete cycle in action 3.2 Guided Participant Build (25 minutes) Participants create their own application: Project Options: • Email Signature Generator • Content Calendar Helper • Simple CRM Contact Saver Process: • Choose project (3 min) • Write prompt using learned framework (7 min) • Generate code and create files (12 min) • Test and troubleshoot (3 min) Learning Outcome: Each participant has attempted independent build SESSION 4: NEXT STEPS & COMMITMENT (15 minutes) 4.1 From Workshop to Workflow • The capability ladder: Single-page → Multi-page → Integrated → Platform • When to vibe code vs. when to hire developers • Resource arsenal for continued learning • 30-day challenge: Build one tool per week • Community access and support channels Learning Outcome: Clear roadmap for independent progression MATERIALS PROVIDED Pre-Workshop (Email 48hrs before): • System requirements checklist • Download links for all tools • Installation troubleshooting guide During Workshop: • Digital workbook with all prompts and code examples • Database schema templates • Prompt engineering cheat sheet Post-Workshop: • Recording and slides • Code repository access • Resource compilation • Alumni community access SUCCESS CRITERIA By End of Workshop: • ✓ 90%+ participants have working development environment • ✓ 75%+ participants successfully run their generated application • ✓ 100% can explain BaaS vs. real backend difference 30 Days Post-Workshop: • ✓ 50%+ build at least one additional tool • ✓ 25%+ deploy something to live server • ✓ 10%+ replace a BaaS subscription with own build WORKSHOP DETAILS Total Time: 180 minutes (3 hours) Format: 60% hands-on, 40% instruction Equipment Required: Participant laptops with admin access, internet connection Class Size: Optimal 8-15 participants (max 20 with assistant instructor)