Vibe Coding for Non-Developers: Build Apps and Websites with Lovable.dev

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces non-developers to vibe coding, a new, conversational way to build web apps and sites using artificial intelligence. Instead of writing code, learners describe what they want in plain language and collaborate with an AI that designs, structures, and deploys their projects instantly.

Using Lovable.dev, an AI-powered app builder, participants will create real, working web projects through guided prompts and hands-on practice. Lovable's integrated editor, design features, and instant publishing tools make it possible for anyone, regardless of technical background, to bring an idea to life, modify layouts, and share a complete site in a single session.

Through practical demonstrations and instructor-led exploration, learners will discover how AI transforms the creative process of app and website development.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to: 
- Understand how AI-assisted "vibe coding" enables app and website creation without programming
- Use Lovable.dev to generate and edit web apps through conversational prompts
- Customize templates, layouts, and logic using AI-driven design tools
- Add interactive elements such as buttons, forms, and dynamic content
- Publish and share completed projects with a live link
 

Topic Outline
Introduction to Vibe Coding
- What vibe coding is and why it matters for non-developers
- Overview of Lovable.dev: conversational AI, templates, and instant deployment
- Exploring the interface and workflow for first-time users
- Milestone: Build your first web page in Lovable.dev

Designing with AI
- Prompting for structure, layout, and design
- Editing pages visually and through chat
- Using AI to generate imagery and text content
- Milestone: Personalize a Lovable template for your own idea or brand

Adding Interactivity
- Explaining functionality to AI in natural language
- Creating working buttons, forms, and simple app logic
- Previewing and testing AI-generated components
- Milestone: Create a small app (for example, a to-do list or feedback form)

Publishing and Sharing
- Revising and refining with AI feedback
- Deploying a working app or website to the web
- Reviewing and iterating on published projects
- Milestone: Publish and share your finished site

Ethical and Creative Use of AI
- Authorship, originality, and transparency in AI-created projects
- Understanding limitations and responsible use
- Milestone: Reflect on your creative process with AI
 

Prerequisites
- No coding or web design experience required
- Access to Lovable.dev (free tier is sufficient)
- A modern web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
- Optional: Google Doc or notebook for saving prompt ideas and iterations

Special Features
Participants will gain hands-on experience with Lovable's AI-driven co-creation tools, learning how to transform ideas into working apps and websites without code. The live-online format encourages experimentation, creativity, and collaboration as each participant builds and publishes a functional web project during the course.