What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?
Computer systems that can learn, reason, and make decisions like humans
Why It Matters
AI is transforming software development, from code generation to automated testing
Real-World Example
Using AI assistants like Claude to help write, review, and debug code
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Related Terms
Vibe Coding
Writing code with AI assistance, describing what you want in plain language and letting AI generate the code
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic
Environment Variables
Secret settings stored outside your code, like passwords and API keys
.env File
A file that stores environment variables for your local development environment