Vibe Coding Workshop

University of Richmond • October 21, 2025 • 12-2pm

Drop by the Innovation Studio for an open coding jam session. Learn how AI has changed what it means to build software, then create your own AI-powered app.

📊 Presentation

How AI changed coding forever (30 min)

🕷️ SpiderBytes Demo

Try the AI event recommendation system

🚀 Get Started

Step-by-step guide to build & deploy

📚 Resources

Tools, tutorials, and next steps

What We're Building

SpiderBytes AI Assistant

A simple app that solves a real campus problem:

Reads through the daily SpiderBytes email (dozens of events)
Takes your preferences ("I like music, tech talks, and free food")
Uses AI to recommend events personalized just for you

Workshop Flow

12:00-12:30pm

Presentation & Demo

How AI Changed Everything + SpiderBytes Demo

12:30-1:15pm

Build Your Ideas

Create your own AI-powered app

1:15-2:00pm

Deploy & Q&A

Get your app online + Extended Q&A