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AI Coding: Build Apps, Pipelines and Cloud with AI

Learn to build real software with AI help. Easy steps, plain English, and copy-run examples. You tell the AI what you want. It writes the code. You check it and run it.

This section is new and growing. Here are the guides so far.

GUIDE · CI/CD

How to Create a Jenkins Pipeline Using Claude

Build a working Jenkins pipeline step by step with the Claude AI assistant.

SERIES · 100% AI

Jenkins Pipeline 100% Done by Claude

Launch one EC2, then let Claude do the whole pipeline over SSH, with safety guardrails.

SERIES · 100% AI

Excel Dashboard 100% Done by AI

Let Copilot, the Claude add-in or ChatGPT build your Excel dashboard.

KEEP DATA AT YOURSELF

Dashboard from Local Data with AI

A local model (Ollama) writes a private pandas + Streamlit dashboard — nothing leaves your PC.

AI Coding course: sections

Start with section 1, then pick your IDE and tools. Every chapter and guide sits in one section, basics first.

1. Start here (12)

  1. What Is an AI Coding Assistant

    Chat vs inline vs agent, how to prompt, review and test, safety.

  2. Chat vs Inline vs Agent Mode

    Which AI mode to use for which job.

  3. How to Prompt an AI for Code

    A prompt formula that gives working code first time.

  4. How to Review and Test AI Code

    A checklist to prove AI code works.

  5. Safe Use of AI Coding Assistants

    Secrets, licences, cloud vs local, shell approval.

  6. Best AI Model for Coding

    Honest Oct 2026 comparison, no fake scores.

  7. AI Coding Speed vs Quality

    Which model when, proved by tests.

  8. Free vs Paid AI Coding Tools

    Free tiers, Ollama, when to pay.

  9. Best AI per Language

    Practical tips for Python, JS, Java and more.

  10. What Is Vibe Coding? Build Your First App with AI (Beginner Guide)

    Guide

  11. Learn Python with ChatGPT: Write, Run and Fix Your First Programs

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  12. AI Coding Tools Compared: GitHub Copilot, Cursor and Claude Code

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

2. IDE setup (19)

  1. Set Up GitHub Copilot in VS Code

    Install, sign in, and use inline, chat and agent mode.

  2. Set Up Claude Code in VS Code

    Install, sign in, modes, CLAUDE.md and safe settings.

  3. Set Up Copilot in IntelliJ

    Plugin, device-code login, inline, chat and agent.

  4. Set Up Cursor AI Editor

    Install, import VS Code, Tab, inline edit, Agent, rules.

  5. Gemini Code Assist → Antigravity in VS Code

    The new Google setup after 18 June 2026.

  6. Set Up Copilot in Visual Studio

    Sign in, completions, Ask and Agent for .NET.

  7. Set Up Copilot in Android Studio

    Plugin, device code, Copilot vs Gemini.

  8. Set Up Claude Code in IntelliJ

    CLI + JetBrains plugin, PyCharm/WebStorm same family.

  9. Set Up ChatGPT Codex in VS Code

    OpenAI Codex extension + optional CLI.

  10. Set Up Copilot in Xcode

    Mac app, permissions, Editor menu.

  11. Set Up Copilot in Neovim

    Completions only — honest limits.

  12. Set Up Amazon Q in VS Code

    Legacy path; prefer Kiro for new setups.

  13. Grok in VS Code (Continue)

    xAI via Continue config.yaml.

  14. Set Up Amazon Q in IntelliJ

    Legacy JetBrains path; prefer Kiro if new.

  15. Set Up Amazon Q in Visual Studio

    Windows VS Toolkit path; prefer Kiro if new.

  16. Set Up Copilot in Eclipse

    Marketplace or update site; device-code sign-in.

  17. Set Up Claude Code in Android Studio

    CLI + JetBrains plugin; protect keystores.

  18. Antigravity in IntelliJ

    Agents install on JetBrains 2026.2.1+.

  19. ChatGPT / Codex with Xcode

    Intelligence, Work with Apps, optional MCP.

3. Coding agents and CLIs (11)

  1. Amazon Q and Kiro: Write and Fix AWS Cloud Code with AI

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  2. Claude Code in the Terminal (CLI)

    Install, sign in, /init, modes, claude -p.

  3. Amazon Q Developer → Kiro

    AWS’s new AI IDE: specs, hooks, steering.

  4. Windsurf → Devin Desktop

    New names, Devin Local, safe agent use.

  5. Claude Code for Beginners: Install and First Project (India)

    Guide

  6. Cursor AI Free Plan and Pricing in India: Download and First Project

    Guide

  7. Google Antigravity for Beginners: Agent-First Coding (Simple)

    Guide

  8. AWS Kiro for Beginners: Spec-First Coding (India Students)

    Guide

  9. OpenAI Codex vs Claude Code for Beginners: Plans, Install and First Task

    Guide

  10. Gemini CLI vs Antigravity CLI: What Changed, Install and Free Limits

    Guide

  11. GitHub Copilot CLI for Beginners: Install, Login and First Agent Task

    Guide

4. Rules, skills, hooks and MCP (4)

  1. What Is an MCP Server? Build Your First One in Python (Beginners)

    Guide

  2. Claude Code Skills Examples: Create Your First SKILL.md

    Guide

  3. AGENTS.md vs CLAUDE.md vs Cursor Rules: One Project Instructions Setup

    Guide

  4. Claude Code Hooks Examples: Auto-Format, Block Files and Get Notified

    Guide

5. Code in your language (12)

  1. How to Code in Python Using AI

    A clear prompt pattern with a real, tested example.

  2. Code in JavaScript/TypeScript Using AI

    A tested Node function with node --test.

  3. Code in Java Using AI

    A tested Java 21 method with JUnit 5.

  4. Code in C#/.NET Using AI

    A tested GST method with xUnit.

  5. Code in Go Using AI

    A tested IFSC checker with table tests.

  6. Code in PHP Using AI

    A tested rupee formatter with PHPUnit.

  7. Code in Kotlin Using AI

    A tested loan EMI function.

  8. Code in Rust Using AI

    A tested UPI ID checker with cargo test.

  9. Write SQL Using AI

    A tested query and safe parameters.

  10. Code in C/C++ Using AI

    A tested PIN checker with gcc and asserts.

  11. Code in Swift Using AI

    Xcode + Copilot / ChatGPT, tested EMI.

  12. Bash/PowerShell Using AI

    Safe backup scripts with dry-run habits.

6. Everyday coding tasks (5)

  1. Debug Code with AI

    Failing test + short stack → one fix → re-run.

  2. Refactor Code with AI

    Tests first, one goal, review the diff.

  3. Write Tests with AI

    Behaviour + edge cases, then run the suite.

  4. Write Docs with AI

    Docstrings and README steps you verify.

  5. Code Review with AI

    AI first pass; human owns the approve.

7. Build apps (7)

  1. Vibe Coding for Beginners: Build a Website with AI

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  2. Excel Dashboard 100% Done by AI

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  3. Dashboard from Local Data with AI

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  4. Lovable vs Replit vs Bolt vs v0: Build an App by Chatting (2026)

    Guide

  5. OpenRouter: One API Key for Many AI Models (Beginner)

    Guide

  6. LangGraph vs CrewAI for Freshers: Your First Multi-Agent Mini Project

    Guide

  7. Google AI Studio Build Mode: Make an App Free from a Prompt

    Guide

8. Local models (5)

  1. Local AI in VS Code (Ollama + Continue)

    Private, offline AI coding on your own PC.

  2. DeepSeek in VS Code (Continue)

    DeepSeek chat + coder via Continue.

  3. Local AI in IntelliJ (Ollama + Continue)

    Private offline coding with shared config.yaml.

  4. Run an LLM Locally with Ollama on Windows and Mac (Beginners)

    Guide

  5. Ollama Coding Models: Run Qwen2.5-Coder Locally with a Coding Agent

    Guide

9. Git, CI/CD and deploy (3)

  1. How to Create a Jenkins Pipeline Using Claude

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  2. Jenkins Pipeline 100% Done by Claude

    Chapter from the Gen AI course

  3. AI for Git

    Commits, branches, conflicts — safely.

10. Certifications (1)

  1. GitHub Copilot Certification (GH-300): Exam Facts and Study Plan for India

    Guide