Official AI CODING COURSE by @IndyDevDan
It's time to change with it.
Let's start by saying the obvious thing...
AI Coding is the largest productivity multiplier for engineers to ever exist.
If you don't see this, you're not paying attention. If you disagree, feel free to close this tab and keep coding line-by-line. Good luck. You'll need it.
I'm not here to convince you that AI and Generative AI have reshaped software engineering. I'm here to offer you principles—not just tools—that give you an asymmetric advantage on your time in the Generative AI Age.
This course is about Principled AI Coding.
Not another app, not another tool, not another model. Instead, we focus on foundational principles and techniques that separate you from engineers bouncing from app to app, model to model, wasting time and achieving little.
This course fast-tracks your transition into the future of software development—where winners are those who can clearly communicate the right CONTEXT, select the right MODEL, and design the right PROMPT. This lets your AI Coding Assistant handle the heavy lifting, so you can ship more in less time.
AI Coding flips the game: we’re no longer fixated on how. Now it’s about defining what we want, composing the BIG THREE and letting our AI handle the rest. The best engineers in the Generative AI Age will ask: "How do I efficiently communicate this work to my AI Coding Assistant?"
In this course, we'll answer that question—together—and generate entire functions, files, and features in minutes not hours. That’s the power of principled AI coding.
In Principled AI Coding, my aim is to give you the principles, techniques and mental models to maximize the volume of work you can hand off to your AI Coding Assistant.
By focusing on the fundamentals of AI Coding, you'll build productive habits into your next generation developer workflows so you can ship more, solve complex problems in less time, and focus on what truly matters: Building valuable products.
Master the "big three": Context, Prompt, and Model to form a foundational mental model for AI Coding. Set yourself up for today's AI Coding Assistant and tomorrow's.
Learn WHEN and HOW to write concise, laser-focused low-level prompts for existing, production codebases with well-defined structure. Learn WHEN to write quick, lazy, 'fix this bug' high-level prompts.
Discover the art of using the right keywords and phrases that instantly communicate complex requirements to your AI Coding assistant.
Learn to dodge pitfalls that waste time and slow your progress. Skip overloaded contexts, misguided prompt strategies, and cheap model pitfalls. With these insights, you’ll stay swift, accurate, and confident in your AI coding journey.
Elevate your coding game with massive spec prompts and AI powered workflows that turn feature requirements into fully generated code, all with a single prompt.
Peer into the future of AI coding. Go beyond one-off requests—build integrated loops where your code is created, tested, improved, and finalized automatically.
Writing code the 'old way', line-by-line coding isn’t just slow—it’s the fastest way to fall behind and deprecate your engineering career. By 2025, the engineers who still cling to the old ways will fall behind, while those who embrace AI coding now will ship more, land the best projects and stay employable. Instead of wrestling with tedious details, define what you need and let AI handle the rest.
Success in the Generative AI age requires more than knowing how to pick up the latest tool—it demands understanding the core principles that underpin every AI coding assistant. These timeless concepts give you the stamina to thrive amid constant change, ensuring you can adapt to new models, new tools, and new complexities without losing focus.
Effective AI coding rests on three core pillars: Context, Prompt, and Model. Understanding how these elements work together transforms guesswork into precision. Mastering their synergy equips you to build a stable, scalable AI coding workflow—one that evolves seamlessly as technology advances.
The course is divided into 8 lessons, each focusing on a different aspect of AI coding. You can complete this course at your own pace. Every lesson includes a foundational principle to guide your learning.
The course is structured across three difficulty levels - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced - ensuring valuable insights for engineers a every stage of their AI coding journey.
Whether you're just starting out or already using AI coding tools professionally, you'll find principles and practical techniques to elevate your AI coding skills.
01
Beginner
Get started with the fundamentals of AI coding setup and basic prompting.
02
Beginner
Learn how to handle complex multi-file changes through effective prompting.
03
Beginner
Master the art of writing precise and effective prompts for coding tasks.
04
Intermediate
Learn from common mistakes and discover proven solutions to AI Coding challenges.
05
Intermediate
Transform specifications into working code using advanced AI reasoning.
06
Advanced
Discover Aider's secret and unlock parabolic AI Coding efficiency.
07
Advanced
Master autonomous code generation and advanced AI Coding workflows.
08
Advanced
Complete your experience with hands on Principled AI Coding.
Software Engineer
"Incredible course content. I'd been anxiously waiting for it for a couple months after he mentioned it on a YouTube video, and it was well worth it. The course goes so far beyond anything I have seen from anyone else."
"This is probably the most immediately beneficial and impactful course I have ever taken, and he's a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much for betting big on this stuff and sharing your knowledge and tricks. I'm tuned in for more."
Favorite Lessons:
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Founding Engineer
"With the evolution of generative AI, I realized that I had to integrate the tools/technology into my workflow otherwise I’d become outdated in the next few years. I’ve been lucky enough to work with Dan and knew he was a phenomenal engineer to start—practical, creative, & grounded in strong principles and great engineering instincts. When I heard about him launching this course, I immediately signed up to up my game."
"This course delivers on all its promises without the unnecessary hype or fluff around generative AI. The concrete examples show step by step how you can implement the principles and how it can make you 3-5x faster in bringing your product vision to life."
"I’ve immediately started applying the learnings and it’s the first time in my career that I’ve seen a dramatic step change in productivity. This is where software engineering is heading and this course will give you that force multiplier and performance boost to stay ahead of the curve."
Sr. Software Engineer
"All of the video was very high quality and the last video was a banger. A lot of instructors miss repeating the things that they have taught. It was a bit pricey for a non-US person, and I was hesitant when I first started, but overall it was very worth it. It's really hard to cover beginner and senior engineer material together, but these 8 videos did it. I'm very impressed! "
"Also the video is well organized and concise. People should first buy this course instead of buying a $199 SaaS template—this is 100X more worth it, especially if you are going to be an AI dev for the next few years."
Favorite Lessons:
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Founder • Principal Engineer
"As Founder and principal AI engineer of my AI company, I’ve been reviewing our AI coding workflow over Christmas to get it set for 2025. This course is pure gold. The investment is nothing compared to the tremendous value you get out of it. You can clearly see the passion and how it's propelled Dan to produce this amazing work. Thank you."
Software Engineer • Doctor
"I started coding around five months ago, using Cursor as my AI coding tool. As a Brazilian, a doctor, and an anesthesiologist by training, coding was a completely new field for me. Despite this, I've managed to achieve some impressive results, including creating a SaaS using Cursor."
"About a month ago, I discovered @IndyDevDan's channel, and I was immediately struck by his ability to teach complex concepts with such clarity. When the PAIC course launched, I didn't hesitate to purchase it. Now, having completed the fourth lesson, I can confidently say it's one of the best investments I've ever made."
"While the course focuses on AIDER—an approach that initially presented a bit of a challenge for me due to my limited experience coding without AI—it quickly became clear that this course is all about principles. The insights and understanding I've gained are unparalleled, reshaping my perspective on how to use AI tools effectively in coding."
"To anyone on the fence about whether this course is worth it: don't think twice. The value you'll gain from it will exceed expectations. It's impossible to go through this course without significantly improving your ability to harness AI for optimizing your coding work."
"Finally, I want to express my deep gratitude to @IndyDevDan for the incredible dedication and quality he has put into this course. Your work is inspiring, and I hope you continue to be blessed in your endeavors!"
Founder • AI Engineer
"I've taken over 40 certifications and courses, and this one had the most substantial impact on how I work. The tools, structure, and clarity of the course provide immense value—but only if you're willing to put in the work."
AI Engineer • Full Stack Developer
"This course is great! I did a lot of AI coding in cursor over the past year but the principles taught in this course will elevate the game for me. I really enjoyed the mix of hands-on projects and principles. Model, Prompt, Context - it will guide my thinking for whats to come. Thanks to @IndyDevDan for the great content and youtube channel."
Favorite Lessons:
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Software Engineer
"Best course out there for utilizing AI for professional Software Development! Love the great rhetoric and hands on application. A big plus for me was it is independent of an IDE as I am a JetBrains and Vim user! Really recommend this course"
$299$249-$50
Limited time offer discount
Principle-based learning that endures as AI evolves
8 In-Depth Lessons - learn at your own pace
One-time payment, no subscriptions
(Bonus) Lifetime access
(Bonus) Lifetime updates
Hands-on learning with foundational AI coding tool AIDER
(Bonus) 50+ Bonus Assets, Links, Documentation, and Tips
(Bonus) Access to private AI Coding GitHub repositories
No questions asked refund before lesson four
Official AI Coding Course by @IndyDevDan