Builder School
FAQ

Questions people ask first

Do I need to know how to code?

No. You never type code. You paste tested prompts into an AI agent, fill in the highlighted blanks with your own words, and check the result on your phone or in a browser. Understanding what you're asking for is the skill; the agent does the typing.

What do I need to start?

A computer, an AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor or Windsurf all work with every prompt), and for the mobile track, your own phone. Day 0 of the mobile track walks through the one-time setup, including the Apple developer approval, which can take a few days.

Which track should I pick?

Pick by what you want to hold at the end: a mobile app on your phone, a web app at a URL, or a website for something you're launching. The flow is the same on all three, so nothing assumes you did another track first.

How long does a tutorial take?

Most take 40 to 50 minutes including the video. The page tells you the time, the number of prompts, and the number of checks before you begin.

What if the AI builds something different from the checklist?

Tell it which line failed, in your own words, and describe the behaviour rather than the code. After every prompt that passes you save a checkpoint, so a prompt that goes sideways is one step back, never a disaster.

Do I need an account?

No. Your checklist ticks save in your browser. Signing in, with an emailed link and no password, makes them follow you between devices. That is the only reason accounts exist.

Does the site work on my phone?

Yes. Every page is built for phones first, including dark mode and large text sizes, and the prompts copy with one tap.

Can I use the apps I build?

Yes. They're yours. The tutorials build real apps on your own devices, and later parts cover accounts, data and putting them in front of other people.

Something else? Ask on the contact page.