Objective: Students will install all necessary tools, configure their environment, and learn AI coding basics to be ready to build a website from lesson 2 onward.

Build Websites Fast with AI - Everyone Can Do It

AI is changing the way the world builds websites and apps. You don't need to be a programmer — just describe what you want, and AI can turn it into a working website in hours.

What AI does

Figures out exactly what pages and features your website needs

Writes all the words and builds every page for you

Makes sure buttons, sign-ups, and purchases actually work

Reviews everything and walks you through going live

Why it matters

Faster: days instead of weeks

Cheaper: less repetitive work

Anyone can create: just give instructions in plain language

Real-world proof: Google now uses AI to write 25% of its new code, helping engineers build products faster.

Watch here: How to elevate software development with AI-assisted coding

AI is not the future — it's already here, helping people and companies all over the world build websites and software faster, smarter, and easier.

Install Cursor On Your System

Cursor AI is a tool that runs on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Here's how to set it up.

Step 1 — Go to the official website:

• Visit https://www.cursor.so

• Click "Download" for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux)

Step 2 — Install the application:

• On Windows: Run the .exe file and follow the instructions
• On Mac: Open the .dmg file and drag Cursor to Applications
• On Linux: Follow the instructions for your distro, usually a .deb or .AppImage file

Step 3 — Sign in:

• Open Cursor and sign in using Google, GitHub, or email

Main Interface

• The Text Box

This is where you type your prompt or command.

The placeholder text says:

Plan, @ for context, / for commands

Plan: You can tell the AI what kind of task or project you want to do.

@ for context: Add extra context to help AI understand your project better.

/ for commands: Use built-in commands to trigger actions like generating code, creating files, or running tasks.

• AI Assistant

Agent (∞ Agent) – The AI can act autonomously, make decisions, and perform multi-step tasks on your behalf.

Plan – The AI focuses on creating a structured plan or step-by-step approach.

Debug – The AI helps identify and fix errors, like in code or logic.

Ask – The AI only answers your questions directly, without doing extra planning or actions.

• Inline AI Response Panel

• It reads your prompt
• It generates a quick AI answer
• It shows it instantly inside the editor
• It helps you understand without opening chat