Build real software without being a "coder"
Everything you need to build and ship your first app is right here in this GitHub repo. No paywall. No gatekeeping. Just the complete vibe coding workflow.
This course teaches you the basics. The Vibe Coding with Chris Skool community shows you the secrets.
Inside, you'll see exactly how I build projects that generate passive income, my real workflow for turning simple apps into money-makers, advanced strategies I don't share publicly, and how to scale from one app to a portfolio of income-generating projects.
$15/month gets you access to everything I know about building software that makes money.
No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just building.
This course shows you how to build and ship real software using AI, without traditional coding education. You'll learn how to think, build, and ship using vibe coding.
| 🎓 Learn | 🛠️ Build | 🚀 Ship | 💰 Monetize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear path from idea to app | Exact stack that works | Real deployment | Turn apps into money |
| No tutorial hell | Google AI Studio + Firebase + GitHub + Cursor | Ship something real | SaaS, tools, communities |
- ✅ A clear path from idea to deployed app (no tutorial hell)
- ✅ The exact stack that works (Google AI Studio + Firebase + GitHub + Cursor)
- ✅ Real building, not theory (you'll ship something by the end)
- ✅ How to turn this into money (SaaS, micro tools, paid communities)
- 🧠 Mindset Reset → Start with Section 0: Before You Start
- 🛠️ Learn the Stack → Work through Sections 1-3 (Tools, GitHub, Cursor)
- 🔥 Build Your First App → Section 4 (Your First Real Build)
- 🚢 Ship It → Section 5 (Deployment)
- 💰 Monetize → Section 6 (Turn It Into Money)
⏱️ Time commitment: Work through this at your own pace. Most people finish in 1-2 weeks.
- Lesson 0.1 — What "Vibe Coding" Actually Means
- Lesson 0.2 — What You Will (and Won't) Learn Here
- Lesson 1.1 — The Only Tools You Need to Start (Free)
- Lesson 1.2 — Why Google AI Studio + Firebase Is Beginner-Friendly
- Lesson 2.1 — GitHub Explained Like You're 5
- Lesson 2.2 — Creating Your First Repo (No Stress)
- Lesson 3.1 — What Cursor Does Differently
- Lesson 3.2 — How to Talk to AI Like a Builder
- Lesson 4.1 — Picking a "Stupid Simple" Idea
- Lesson 4.2 — Scaffolding the App with Google AI Studio
- Lesson 4.3 — Connecting Firebase (High Level)
- Lesson 5.1 — What "Shipping" Actually Means
- Lesson 5.2 — Deploying from Cursor with Firebase CLI
- Lesson 6.1 — How Vibe Coders Actually Make Money
- Lesson 6.2 — Why Speed Matters More Than Perfection
- Lesson 7.1 — Why This GitHub Course Is Only the Beginning
- Lesson 7.2 — Join the Vibe Coding Community
- Common Firebase issues
- Common Cursor issues
- Common GitHub issues
- How to ask for help
Vibe coding means:
- Focusing on what the app should do, not how to code it perfectly
- Letting modern tools handle the heavy lifting
- Learning by building, not by memorizing
- Shipping imperfect work and improving it
It's NOT:
- Traditional coding education
- Memorizing syntax
- Building perfect code on the first try
- Waiting until you're "ready" to ship
- Google AI Studio — Starting point for the UI, prompts, and first feature ideas
- Firebase Console — Backend project, auth, database, and App Hosting
- GitHub — Where the starter code gets pushed so you can clone it locally
- Cursor + Firebase CLI — Local building, Firebase setup, and deployment
You don't need $300/month in tools. You need these four.
Here's how you'll actually use them:
- Create a project in Firebase Console first — Go to
console.firebase.google.comand create the backend project - Start in Google AI Studio — Prompt it to link to that Firebase project and click database/auth
- Publish the starting app — Use AI Studio as the starting point, not the long-term workspace
- Push the code to GitHub from AI Studio — This gives you the repo you will clone locally
- Finish App Hosting setup in Firebase Console if needed — Connect the GitHub repo and backend
- Open the project in Cursor — This is where you actually keep building
- Connect Firebase locally — Run
npm install -g firebase-tools,firebase login, andfirebase init - Build and deploy — Run
npm run buildand thenfirebase deploy
Create Firebase project → start in Google AI Studio → push to GitHub → build in Cursor → deploy with Firebase CLI. Repeat.
Key points:
- Build project bones first (the structure)
- Create the Firebase project before you ever start linking things
- Enable all services early (makes Cursor work easier)
- AI Studio is the starting point only, not the place you keep syncing work forever
- AI Studio can push code to GitHub, but it is not your long-term two-way workflow
- Keep repos private and don't commit secret keys
Each tool does what it's best at. You don't fight the tools.
This course gives you the foundation. Real progress happens with daily reps.
Inside the Vibe Coding with Chris Skool community, you get:
- Daily lessons and build walkthroughs
- Real-world projects broken down step-by-step
- Feedback on your builds
- Shipping accountability
- How to turn simple apps into things people pay for
The goal: Go from idea → deployed app → first customers in ~30 days.
I don't gatekeep, I don't overload you with theory, and I don't expect you to become a "real developer" before you ship something.
This is the exact workflow I use to build and ship software that makes money.
Built by: Chris Porter
- Read each lesson — Don't skip ahead
- Do the exercises — Actually build, don't just read
- Ship something — Even if it's ugly (especially if it's ugly)
- Use the quick reference — Quick Reference Guide for when you need a reminder
- Level up — Join the Skool Community to see the secrets and passive income strategies
Head to Section 0: Before You Start and let's reset your mindset about what building software actually means.
Remember: If you can explain what you want, you can build it.
For daily lessons, real builds, and passive income strategies, join the Vibe Coding with Chris Skool community.