The Course
One honest read first, then four short stages in order. Start at the top with no experience at all, and by the end you will have built something real. The stages are quick and hands-on. Take them at your own pace.
Before you start
The honest bit: what to expect, how to stay safe with your data, and how to keep things simple enough to actually finish. A few minutes now saves a lot of grief later.
What is generative AI?
Forget the doom and forget the hype. In a few minutes, see what these tools actually are, what they can do for you, and why right now is a good moment to start.
The tools
A quick map of the main AI tools, what each one is genuinely good at, and the few worth paying for later. You do not need to try them all.
Set up Claude
The first proper hands-on stage. Install Claude, pick the right plan, and run your very first build, one step at a time.
Build your first project
The fun part. Four directions to choose from, each with something I built as a worked example you can follow and make your own.
Going further
Optional reading for when you are ready. Dip in whenever a topic comes up, in any order.
Staying safe
Security, privacy, and what actually leaves your computer.
Going deeper with Claude
The different Claudes, the terminal, CLAUDE.md, commands and hooks.
Developing content with AI
Why checking the work is now most of the job, and how to get better drafts.
Introduction to UX
What makes a build feel finished, plus a checklist of what to look for.
Saving your work
GitHub, what's visible, what's ignored, and what hosting really costs.
Jargon buster
Plain-English meanings for every word that trips you up.
FAQ
Honest answers to the questions everyone has.