Vibe Coding
for Beginners

What is Vibe Coding?

Understand what vibe coding is, why it's changing how people build software, and what you'll have set up by the end of this course.

Installing Homebrew & Core Tools

Install Homebrew — the Mac package manager — then use it to install Git, the GitHub CLI, and other developer essentials in one go.

Setting Up Ghostty Terminal

Install Ghostty — a fast, native Mac terminal — and configure it with a clean font and theme.

Git First-Time Setup

Configure Git with your identity, set useful aliases, and create a global .gitignore that keeps your repos clean.

GitHub Account & SSH Authentication

Create a GitHub account, sign in with the GitHub CLI, and set up SSH so you never have to type a password when pushing code.

Setting Up VS Code

Install VS Code, enable the `code .` command, and add the extensions you'll use every day.

Installing Claude Code

Install Claude Code — the AI coding assistant that lives in your terminal — and get it connected to your account.

Teaching Claude Your Preferences

Create a CLAUDE.md file that tells Claude how to work with you — your stack, your rules, and how you like things done.

Claude Code Statusline & Hooks

Add a statusline that shows your current model, context usage, and Git branch — plus sound notifications so you know when Claude is done or needs you.

Your First Project

Create your first real project from scratch — initialize Git, set up Bun, push to GitHub, and open it in VS Code and Claude Code.

Your Daily Vibe Coding Workflow

The exact sequence you'll follow every time you sit down to code — from opening the terminal to pushing your work.

Setup Complete: Sanity Check

Run through the final verification checklist to confirm everything is installed, configured, and working together.