Name: AI Development Guide: For Everyone Who Wants to Build Solutions Without Coding
Author: Jaehee Song

The Problem

The Dependency Trap

You have the ideas. You just can't build them.

Sound familiar?

You see problems every day that software could solve. But you're stuck waiting — for a developer, a budget, or the years it takes to learn to code.

Waiting months for IT to prioritize your request
Paying tens of thousands for custom solutions
Off-the-shelf software that never quite fits
Learning to code feels like it takes years

The Old Way	The New Way
Hire a dev team	Describe what you need in plain language
Months of development	Working prototype in hours
$50K+ budget	Near-zero marginal cost
Learn syntax for years	Learn mental models in weeks
Depend on others	Build it yourself

The Solution

Everyone Can Be a Builder. Starting Now.

This book gives you the mental models, practical skills, and real-world knowledge to build AI-powered solutions — no coding experience required.

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Mental Models First

Understand how AI actually works — its strengths, weaknesses, and realistic capabilities. No jargon, no hype. Just clear thinking frameworks you can apply immediately.

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Build Without Code

From prompt engineering to vibe coding, learn to create real, working software by describing what you want in plain language. The AI handles the implementation.

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Real-World Production

Go beyond demos. Learn cost management, scaling strategies, security practices, and responsible AI use for solutions that actually work in the real world.

Inside the Book

What You'll Learn

A complete learning path from understanding AI to building production solutions.

Stage 1

Understanding AI

Ch 1 The Mental Model of AI
Ch 2 How AI Thinks — Strengths, Weaknesses, and Reality
Ch 3 The Modern AI Stack — The LEGO Model

Stage 2

Working With Data & Prompts

Ch 4 Data — The Fuel (Often the Real Problem)
Ch 5 Organizing Data for AI
Ch 6 Prompting Is Programming (For Everyone)
Ch 7 AI Agents & Workflows

Stage 3

Building Solutions

Ch 8 You're Already Programming
Ch 9 Automating Work Without Code
Ch 10 Building Real Services with Vibe Coding
Ch 11 Code Assistants

Stage 4

Going to Production

Ch 12 The AI Development Lifecycle
Ch 13 Cost, Performance, and Scaling
Ch 14 Risks, Limitations, and Responsible Use
Ch 15 AI Glossary — Plain English

Who It's For

Written for Builders, Not Developers

Whether you're running a business, launching a startup, or changing careers — this book meets you where you are.

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Small Business Owners

"I can't afford a dev team, and my ideas are stuck in a queue."

Become your own technology department.

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Non-Technical Founders

"I need an MVP but I don't have a technical co-founder."

Build your first version yourself.

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Domain Experts

"I see problems every day that software could solve."

Build exactly what your field needs.

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Career Changers & New Grads

"I need to prove I can build things, not just talk about them."

Create a portfolio of real solutions.

The biggest barrier to becoming a builder isn't technical skill. It's the belief that building requires technical skill.

— AI Development Guide

About the Author

Jaehee Song

Enterprise Architect Turned Educator

With over 20 years of experience as a Staff Data Engineer at Visa, Jaehee Song has built and scaled enterprise data platforms used by millions. Now, as the founder of Seattle Partners and creator of the Vibe Coding Boot Camp, he's on a mission to make software development accessible to everyone.

20+ years at Visa (Staff Data Engineer)
Founder of Seattle Partners
Creator of Vibe Coding Boot Camp
Trained 200+ students globally
Built production AI services
Master's in Electronic Engineering

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