Generative AI for Beginners – A JavaScript Adventure. Code with Legends, Conquer the Future!
Imagine sipping espresso with Leonardo da Vinci, debating AI over sketches of flying machines. Or quizzing Ada Lovelace on code in her misty mansion. The Generative AI for Beginners – A JavaScript Adventure course (free on GitHub!) blends time-traveling thrills with hands-on JavaScript AI concepts. No time machine required—just curiosity and a keyboard!
Generative AI is the secret sauce behind next-level chatbots, content wizards, and modern apps. For JavaScript devs, it’s your ticket to crafting smarter and more productive apps for users. This course? It’s your launchpad—no AI PhD needed!
The Epic Lineup
Five chapters, one wild and fun ride:
Chapter 1: Decode AI basics with Leonardo’s Time Beetle.
In 1860s London, you get a letter from Charles Babbage. A mysterious device sends you to 300 BC Alexandria, where AI helps build a lighthouse! Ready to code with history?
Chapter 2: Build your first AI app in a Renaissance workshop.
Lost in time with AI & JavaScript! After helping build the Lighthouse of Alexandria, you wake up in 15th-century Florence. Leonardo da Vinci needs your help designing an AI-powered assistant! Ready to build?
Chapter 3: Master prompts while dodging Roman spears.
Stuck in the past? Use AI to shape the future! After a chaotic escape with Leonardo da Vinci, you’re airborne over ancient Rome—now, prompt engineering is your key to landing safely. Learn how to craft better AI prompts & control outputs!
Chapter 4: Tame AI outputs with Aztec flair.
From chaos to clarity with AI! After a wild escape through time, you land in the Aztec Empire—but now, structured output is your key to winning a game of Patolli with Montezuma. Learn how to format AI responses for better results with JSON, tables & more!
Chapter 5: Supercharge smarts with Ada’s RAG (Retrieveal-Augmented Generation) magic.
Supercharge AI with your own data! After a foggy landing at Ada Lovelace’s mansion, she unveils RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)—a way to make AI smarter by pulling in real-time data. Ready to upgrade your AI?
Chapter 6: Stay tuned! More chapters coming soon!
Time-Travel Vibes
- Chat with Historical Legends: Use the provided companion app to chat with history’s legends.
- Real-world Skills: Learn real-world AI skills to boost your knowledge and help you integrate Generative AI technologies into your apps.
- GitHub Glory: Fork it, star it, own it!
Ready to Time-Travel Through History?
Time travel, AI, & JavaScript—what a ride! From Da Vinci’s workshop to the Aztec Empire and Ada Lovelace’s mansion, you’ll unlock the power of Generative AI, RAG, and structured output. Ready to build your own AI adventure? Get started today!
https://github.com/microsoft/generative-ai-with-javascript
