Introduction to Programming for AI

NOTE: Our classes are for any one of any level who is interested in the subject. The first half will be seminar, and the second half will be hands on writing code. (You can leave after the seminar if you like). If you want to build the examples just bring a Windows/Mac/Linux laptop with preferably over 8 GB of RAM.

This class is going to teach you the basic concepts you have to understand in order to start writing code for your AI projects. We will go over basic concepts like how to pick a programming language, using IDE's, building wireframes, writing pseudocode and more.

Beyond that we will then learn about using LLM's and other AI frameworks and how to actually use these in your projects. And then discuss things such as RAG, MCP and what AI Agents really are.

This class will go over:

• How to pick a Programming Language
• What are Frameworks
• Planning and Designing Projects
• Using IDE's to write code
• What LLM's and AI Frameworks are
• Understanding Systems Architecture for AI Projects
• Basic Concepts in Waterfall vs Agile Project Management
• Understanding what Record Stores are
• Understadning Data Stores
• Understanding API's and MCP
• Learning What an AI Agent Is
• Parsing and Structured Data
• and more...

This will be a seminar for the first part, and then for those who wish we will setup VSCode and Python on your computer so that you have a place that allows you to start writing your own code.

Note 2: We don't have any food/ drink sponsors so please eat beforehand, or... bring enough for the class!

Note 3: This will be at American Underground after normal hours. I will send out the key code to get into the building before the class so make sure to look in your email for the code before you come. I will be in the classroom by 5pm. Please feel free to come early to talk or setup your computer.