VS Code Basics & Python Lightning Review

Vibe Coding is a new, creative way to build with AI—fast, idea-driven, and surprisingly accessible. If you’re wondering how to actually start building with modern AI tools, this beginner-friendly session is for you.

This 30-minute workshop focuses on foundational coding skills that are essential for building AI prototypes and applications. We’ll give you a quick tour of the VS Code editor and walk through a lightning-fast review of some Python basics—all geared toward getting you ready to build with AI.

### 🧭 What We’ll Cover

• How to navigate VS Code
• Key Python syntax and concepts (variables, functions, flow control)
• Why these basics matter when building with AI
• A sneak peek at how these tools connect to Vibe Coding and AI-powered development

🔧 Tools We’ll Explore

• VS Code – our primary workspace and editor
• Python – the foundational language for AI development
• Terminal – for running code and using AI-powered command-line tools like Claude Code CLI and Gemini CLI
• UV - for python package management and virtual environments

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This session is designed to be fast, focused, and friendly. No experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to try.

Before the workshop, we’ll send setup instructions so you can follow along hands-on—not just watch.