From Idea to App: Vibe Coding for Beginners

Have an idea for an app or tool but no clue where to start? This in-person, beginner-friendly workshop will show you how to turn ideas into working prototypes using AI — without needing to know how to code.

In a relaxed, hands-on session, you’ll learn the basics of vibe coding: how to think about building, how to work with tools like ChatGPT and Replit, and how to go from “I have an idea” to “I built this.”

No pressure. No jargon. No prior experience required. Just practical guidance, real examples, and something you can take home and build on.

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This session isn’t about learning to code. It’s about learning how to work with AI as a creative coding partner.

You’ll learn:

• What “vibe coding” means in practice
• How to break an idea down into something buildable
• How to prompt, refine, and iterate effectively with AI tools
• How to use Replit as a simple, beginner-friendly environment for building
• Common mistakes beginners make - and how to avoid getting stuck

We’ll build a few small examples together, step by step, so you can see how the process works end to end.
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By the end of the workshop, you’ll have:

• A clearer mental model for how to start building with AI
• At least one simple prototype or working example you created yourself
• Practical prompting patterns you can reuse
• The confidence to keep experimenting on your own

You don’t need to leave as an “expert.” You’ll leave knowing how to start — and how to keep going.
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This workshop is designed for:

• Complete beginners
• Curious professionals and founders
• Creatives, operators, parents, and tinkerers
• Anyone who wants to build things but has been held back by the idea of “learning to code”

If you’ve ever thought “I just want to see what’s possible”, you’re in the right room.

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This workshop is led by James Scott, a long-time software industry professional - who still can’t write a line of code!

Over the past two decades, James has worked closely with product teams, founders, and builders, learning what it really takes to create great apps and intuitive customer experiences.

Over the last year, he’s been applying those lessons to vibe coding - using AI tools to turn ideas into real apps that people actually use - and he’s excited to share what he’s learned and help you get started!

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• Small group, in-person format (limited seats)
• A relaxed, supportive environment
• Live walkthroughs and guided building
• Plenty of time to ask questions
• No pressure to finish anything “perfect”

Bring a laptop. Bring an idea if you have one (optional). Everything else will be provided!

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher James Scott - Vibe Coder