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AI for Developers With Deadlines

1h 37m 18s
English
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Are you a developer feeling overwhelmed by the potential of AI? Many developers face frustration when starting their journey towards integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows. While AI promises to accelerate development and assist with code, texts, and research, there's a constant fear of making mistakes—breaking projects, appearing incompetent in front of peers, or deploying unstable code into production environments.

Understanding the Challenges

Most available materials either superficially praise AI or plunge straight into complex theoretical concepts. This often leaves developers in a perplexing "gray zone," keen to harness AI's capabilities yet wary of risking quality and reputation. The daunting gap between AI's promising potential and tangible results feels large and intimidating.

Course Orientation

This course is designed to address these challenges. It offers a safe and practical approach to integrating AI into everyday development — steering clear of hype, evading magic tricks, and maintaining control. You will learn to apply verified patterns for working with AI tools, including task formulation, writing effective prompts, setting contexts, and verifying results, ultimately integrating AI into your existing development processes seamlessly.

Main Focus Areas

  • Achieve quick, comprehensible results that inspire confidence and mitigate risks.
  • Avoid creating "bad" code by leveraging clear instructions, templates, and context.
  • Utilize AI beyond code generation, employing it to automate routine tasks effectively.
  • Implement AI-supported code reviews and testing, all while retaining control over the engineering process.

Target Audience

This course is tailored for experienced developers who aspire to transition into the future with awareness and caution. It empowers you to use AI as a tool to enhance your skills, rather than as a cause of new issues. Embrace AI confidently without compromising your engineering integrity.

About the Author: Big Machine

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Big Machine is the personal teaching platform of Rob Conery, a US developer best known for co-founding Tekpub (an early online dev-video platform later acquired by Pluralsight), authoring The Imposter's Handbook, and a long string of pragmatic developer books on PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, and the broader full-stack ecosystem.

His CourseFlix listing carries five Big Machine courses: The Imposter's Roadmap, The Imposter's Frontend Accelerator, PostgreSQL Fundamentals, Revisiting Rails, and AI for Developers With Deadlines. Material is paid and aimed at working developers — particularly those who came into software from non-traditional backgrounds and want to fill the foundational gaps without starting from scratch.

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1-lab-1-questions Demo
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1-lab-2-setup
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1-lab-3-git
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2-lab-1-2-instructions
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2-lab-1-3-sql-files
10:43
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2-lab-2-1-db-styles
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2-lab-3-1-templates
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2-lab-3-3-models
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4-lab-1-1-code-review
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are necessary before enrolling in this course?
Prospective students should have a solid understanding of general software development practices and familiarity with version control systems, as these are foundational for labs involving Git. Experience with database management will also be beneficial, as SQL files and database styles are covered in the lessons.
What will students build during the course?
Throughout the course, students will engage in practical labs that develop skills in integrating AI into existing workflows. They will work on projects such as setting up a Git environment, creating and managing SQL files, and implementing AI models in cart specifications and tests. These exercises are designed to provide hands-on experience in applying AI tools to real-world scenarios.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is ideal for developers who feel overwhelmed by AI's potential or are wary of integrating AI into their development processes due to concerns about quality, stability, and reputation. It focuses on practical, risk-mitigated approaches to adopting AI in everyday work.
How does the depth and scope of this course compare to other AI courses?
Unlike many AI courses that either skim over the surface or delve too deeply into theory, this program focuses on practical application. Students learn to formulate tasks, write prompts, and verify AI outputs, steering clear of theoretical complexity while avoiding superficial treatment.
What specific tools or platforms will students work with?
Students will utilize Git for version control and explore AI model implementation through exercises involving Claude and Gemini cart specifications and tests. These tools are integrated into the labs to provide a cohesive learning experience centered on practical AI application.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not delve into the theoretical foundations of AI or advanced machine learning algorithms. Instead, it maintains a focus on practical integration of AI into development processes, leaving out complex theoretical discussions and advanced algorithm design.
What is the expected time commitment for completing the course?
The course is structured into 16 lessons, with the expectation that students will engage with practical labs and exercises throughout. While the total runtime is not specified, students should plan for consistent engagement to fully absorb the practical applications of AI integration.