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ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp

Free hands-on course on using AI dev tools without losing engineering discipline.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 1.7k starsβ‘‚ 275 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp is an open-source automation project by DataTalksClub (DataTalksClub/ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp on GitHub). It has 1,668 GitHub stars and 275 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 26 September 2026.

GitHub stars
1,668
Forks
275
License
Custom
Last updated on GitHub
26 September 2026
Category
Automation
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Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Check the syllabus

    Browse the curriculum to see what the course covers each week.

  2. Register for the cohort

    Sign up on the course page to join the next live group.

  3. Work through the projects

    Each module pairs lessons with hands-on AI-assisted builds.

  4. Audit and ship

    Learn to review, test, and deploy AI-assisted code responsibly.

// features

Why people love it

Full curriculum

Covers build, test, deploy, extend, and audit with AI tools.

Hands-on projects

Every module pairs lessons with real AI-assisted builds.

Live cohort

Learn alongside a group with scheduled start dates.

Engineering discipline

Focuses on review and testing, not just prompting.

Free access

Course materials are openly available on GitHub.

DevOps and CI/CD

Covers pipelines and automation with coding agents.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/DataTalksClub/ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp.git
    cd ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command β€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is the course really free?

Yes, the course materials are free and public on GitHub; registration on the course page gets you into the cohort.

What do I need to know before starting?

Comfort with general software development helps, since the course targets working engineers rather than total beginners.

How much time does it take each week?

Expect several hours weekly for lessons plus project work; the syllabus on GitHub breaks it down by module.

Do I get a certificate?

Cohort-based courses like this usually track completion through projects; check the course page for current details.

Can I learn at my own pace?

The repo materials are always available, but the live cohort follows a schedule starting August 31, 2026.

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