VIBE CODING ESSENTIALS - Workshop 1 : Prompt to Prototype

VIBE CODING ESSENTIALS ➡️ Workshop 1 : Prompt to Prototype

Presented by WIT // HSV + ARC + Skinny R&D + AI AFTER HOURS

📅 Oct 8th, 2026 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 📍 I²C, UAH Campus

⚡ Free to attend. Open to all.

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💡 Have you ever had an idea for a custom app or web tool, but lacked the formal programming background to build it? Are you a business owner looking to quickly prototype software without hiring a dev team? Are you a non-technical professional eager to leverage autonomous AI agents to automate daily workflows? Or perhaps you are an engineer who wants to radically accelerate development by prompting instead of typing boilerplate?

Then consider joining us for the Vibe Coding Workshop Series.

This three-part, hands-on series equips participants with the skills to transform natural language into functional software through "vibe coding"—guiding AI tools to generate, iterate, and improve code. The curriculum follows a clear progression: starting with browser-based low-code platforms and AI agents, stepping into cloud development environments with controlled code customization, and culminating in fully local setups with open-source tools and LLM architectures.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Bring your own laptop to participate. We will begin with the basics and build upon this knowledge at each workshop.

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➡️ Workshop 1 : Prompt to Prototype

This opening workshop introduces the core concepts of vibe coding—building functional software simply by describing intent in natural language. Participants will explore cloud-native AI app builders including Lovable, Bolt.new, and Google AI Studio to turn ideas into interactive applications without writing code manually. We will also cover AI agents, demonstrating how these tools analyze instructions, generate full project structures, and handle backend execution.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• Build full-stack prototypes using browser platforms like Lovable, Bolt.new, and Google AI Studio
• Understand how AI coding agents plan, execute, and debug software autonomously
• Master intent-driven prompting to translate business requirements into working tools

👉 This session is perfect for professionals, students, educators, creators, and curious minds — no coding experience required.

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🧠 Why It Matters:

The barrier between having an idea and building something that works is disappearing.

Vibe coding is changing who can create software. You no longer need years of programming experience to turn a workflow problem, business need, or new idea into a functional prototype. With AI-powered platforms and coding agents, natural language is becoming a development interface.

This workshop will help you move from AI user to AI builder—giving you the ability to:

• Turn ideas into working prototypes in hours, not weeks
• Translate business needs into software using natural-language instructions
• Test and validate ideas faster before investing significant time or resources
• Build your own tools and applications without traditional coding expertise

The next generation of builders won’t necessarily be defined by who can code—they’ll be defined by who can clearly describe what should be built.

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💻 What to Bring:

Your laptop. This is a fully immersive workshop, not a lecture. You'll practice and apply everything in real time.

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🎓 Certification Opportunity:

Attend all three workshops in the series and receive a Certificate of Completion from Skinny R&D, a powerful addition to your resume or LinkedIn profile.

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🙌 Brought to you by:

WIT // HSV – Empowering inclusive tech careers in Huntsville and beyond

ARC (AI Research Collaborative) – Advancing real-world AI education

Skinny R&D – Applied technical training built for the field

AI AFTER HOURS - Huntsville's Monthly AI Meetup

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🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now

Spots are limited and fill fast. Don’t miss this chance to upskill and outsmart AI—before it outsmarts you.

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About the Series: This 1st workshop is part of a 6-hour immersive series hosted by WIT // HSV and ARC. Each 2-hour module builds upon the last, covering topics such as Prompt to Prototype (10/8), Collaborative Cloud Coding (10/22), and Owning Your Code (11/12).

👉 For more information on the three-part workshop series, click here.

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Questions?

Contact: arc@uah.edu or wit-hsv@uah.edu

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About ARC: The AI Research Collaborative is an I²C-led, community-powered initiative advancing practical AI education and innovation. ARC bridges industry, academia, and local talent to foster real-world AI fluency through workshops, open-source tools, and applied research.

Visit: www.arc-hsv.org

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About WIT // HSV: WIT // HSV is a North Alabama-based community platform dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering individuals working in tech with the expertise, mentorship, and connections needed to thrive in STEM careers.

Visit: www.wit-hsv.org

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