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Intro to AI Programming with Windsurf

Learn to build a Next.js portfolio site using Windsurf AI — a coding agent that writes code alongside you.

This course includes
This course includes
  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    1 hour
  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

Whether you’re just starting out or already shipping code, Windsurf changes how you build. In this course, you’ll create a portfolio website using Next.js while learning how Windsurf’s AI features fit into your workflow. You’ll use Cascade to scaffold project structures and handle edits across multiple files. You’ll work with intelligent tab completion that understands your context. And you’ll turn design images into working code. Each feature gets a quick intro, then you apply it while building something real. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio site and practical experience using AI to speed up development — without the usual headaches.

Skills you'll gain

  • Build Next.js sites with Windsurf AI

  • Use Cascade for multi-file scaffolding

  • Convert designs into code instantly

  • Speed up development with AI features

Syllabus

The platform

Hands-on learning

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Meet the creator of the course
Ryan Mount
Curriculum Developer at Codecademy
Ryan Mount is a Tech & Dev Curriculum Strategist and Designer at Codecademy, a Skillsoft company, where he designs strategic learning journeys covering technologies such as AI, Cloud, Security, DevOps, 5G, next-generation connectivity, and quantum computing.

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