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March 23 – 27, 2026 • Live • Online

The Modern
Software Developer

5-day intensive bootcamp. 10 projects. Master AI-powered development.|

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Large language models have introduced a revolutionary new paradigm in software development. AI automation is transforming the traditional development lifecycle at every stage, raising the question: how should the next generation of software engineers leverage these advances to 10x their productivity?

This course shows how modern AI tooling enhances developer productivity and democratizes software engineering. Development has evolved from 0-to-1 code creation to an iterative workflow of plan, generate, modify, repeat. You will master both the theory behind traditional engineering challenges and the cutting-edge AI tools solving them today.

Through hands-on projects, you will gain practical experience with AI-assisted development, automated testing, intelligent documentation, and security vulnerability detection. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of how to integrate state-of-the-art LLMs into complex development workflows and avoid common pitfalls.

// The Urgency

Why Now?

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Theoretical AI capability vs observed usage by occupation

The gap is closing. Fast.

AI can theoretically automate ~90% of software engineering tasks. But most engineers are barely using a fraction of that capability.

The blue area shows what AI can do. The red area shows what engineers are actually using. When observed adoption catches up to theoretical capability (and it will), engineers who haven't adapted will be left behind.

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Stanford saw this coming.

Stanford CS146S: The Modern Software Developer

Stanford University launched CS146S: The Modern Software Developer in Fall 2025. It filled up immediately. The demand for AI-powered software engineering skills is real and urgent.

This bootcamp brings that same vision, updated for 2026, condensed into 5 intensive days, packed with 10 hands-on projects, and priced accessibly for engineers ready to upskill.

// Target Audience

Who is this for?

Software Developers

Backend, frontend, full-stack. Level up your workflow with AI.

Engineers

Get a massive career advantage before entering the job market

Tech Leads & Managers

Understand AI tools to lead AI-augmented engineering teams

Entrepreneurs

Build products 10x faster with AI-assisted development

// Curriculum

5 Days. 10 Projects.

Each day is a 2 hour intensive session. Theory meets practice. Every session ends with you shipping something real.

DAY 01 • MON, MARCH 23

Introduction to Coding LLMs & AI Development

Session • 2 hours

TOPICS

  • ▶ What is an LLM, actually: the intuition behind how AI writes code
  • ▶ How to prompt effectively: zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought
  • ▶ The new developer workflow: plan → generate → modify → verify → repeat
  • ▶ Setting up your AI-powered development environment
  • ▶ Overview of AI coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot

LIVE PROJECTS

PROJECT 01
CLI App from Scratch

Build a fully working command-line application using only AI-assisted coding. Zero to working tool in one session.

PROJECT 02
API from a Napkin Spec

Turn a plain-English API description into a working REST API with validation and documentation.

TOOLS

Claude Code Cursor GitHub Copilot
DAY 02 • TUE, MARCH 24

The Anatomy of Coding Agents

Session • 2 hours

TOPICS

  • ▶ Agent architecture and components: how coding agents actually work
  • ▶ Tool use and function calling: how agents interact with the real world
  • ▶ MCP (Model Context Protocol): the standard for agent-tool communication
  • ▶ Building custom MCP servers for your own workflows
  • ▶ The Modern Terminal: agentic development with Warp and Claude Code
  • ▶ Autonomous vs semi-autonomous agents: managing autonomy levels
  • ▶ Multi-agent workflows and orchestration

LIVE PROJECTS

PROJECT 03
Build a Coding Agent from Scratch

Implement a minimal coding agent that can read files, write code, and execute commands using the Claude API.

PROJECT 04
Custom MCP Server

Build an MCP server that connects to a real-world service (GitHub, Notion, a database) and integrate it with your IDE.

TOOLS

Claude API Anthropic SDK MCP SDK Warp
DAY 03 • WED, MARCH 25

Building Real Applications with AI

Session • 2 hours

TOPICS

  • ▶ PRD-driven development: writing specs that agents can execute
  • ▶ Vibe coding: rapid application building with AI
  • ▶ From first prompt to production-ready code
  • ▶ Managing multi-file codebases with AI agents
  • ▶ Automated UI generation: v0, Bolt, Lovable, Screenshot-to-Code
  • ▶ End-to-end apps with a single prompt: how far can we push it?

LIVE PROJECTS

PROJECT 05
Full-Stack SaaS App

Build a complete SaaS application from a PRD. Frontend + backend + database. PRD to working app in one session.

PROJECT 06
Chrome Extension

Build and package a Chrome extension using AI-assisted development.

TOOLS

Claude Code v0 Bolt Lovable Vercel
DAY 04 • THU, MARCH 26

AI Testing, Security & Secure Vibe Coding

Session • 2 hours

TOPICS

  • ▶ Why "vibe coding" without security is dangerous: Secure Vibe Coding
  • ▶ Common vulnerabilities in AI-generated code (OWASP Top 10)
  • ▶ Vulnerability scanning with Semgrep, CodeQL, Snyk: AI-powered SAST & DAST
  • ▶ Prompt injection attacks on coding agents, and how to defend
  • ▶ AI-generated test suites: unit, integration, end-to-end
  • ▶ AI-assisted code review, debugging, and documentation

LIVE PROJECTS

PROJECT 07
Test Suite Generation

Take a real codebase and generate a comprehensive test suite using AI.

PROJECT 08
Security Audit & Fix

Use Semgrep + AI tools to find every vulnerability in a deliberately insecure app, generate fixes, and verify them.

PROJECT 09
Automated Code Review Pipeline

Build a CI pipeline that auto-reviews PRs, flags security issues, and suggests improvements.

TOOLS

Semgrep Snyk Vitest / Jest GitHub Actions
DAY 05 • FRI, MARCH 27

Deployment, DevOps & What's Next

Session • 2 hours

TOPICS

  • ▶ AI-powered CI/CD: automating your entire deployment pipeline
  • ▶ Infrastructure with AI: Docker, Terraform, cloud provisioning
  • ▶ Monitoring, observability, and AI-powered alerting
  • ▶ Incident response with AI: automated triage, debug, resolve
  • ▶ The future of software development: what changes, what stays
  • ▶ Building your personal AI-powered workflow: your competitive edge

LIVE PROJECTS

PROJECT 10
Capstone: Ship It

Build, test, secure, and deploy a complete application from scratch. Auth, database, tests, CI/CD, live URL. Start to finish.

TOOLS

Docker Vercel Railway GitHub Actions
// What You'll Build

10 Projects. 5 Days.

Every project is built live, in front of you, with real tools. No slides, no lectures. Just shipping.

DAY 1 #01

CLI App from Scratch

Build a complete CLI tool using only AI-assisted coding

DAY 1 #02

API from a Napkin Spec

Turn plain-English specs into a working REST API

DAY 2 #03

Coding Agent from Scratch

Build your own coding agent with Claude API + tool use

DAY 2 #04

Custom MCP Server

Connect agents to GitHub, Notion, or any API via MCP

DAY 3 #05

Full-Stack SaaS App

PRD to working SaaS application in a single session

DAY 3 #06

Chrome Extension

Build and package a Chrome extension with AI

DAY 4 #07

Test Suite Generation

AI-powered comprehensive test generation for real codebases

DAY 4 #08

Security Audit & Fix

Hunt vulnerabilities with Semgrep + AI, then fix them

DAY 4 #09

Code Review Pipeline

CI pipeline that auto-reviews PRs and flags issues

DAY 5 #10

Capstone: Ship It

Build, test, secure, and deploy a complete app end-to-end

// Your Instructor

Learn from the best

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Dr. Raj Dandekar

Dr. Raj Dandekar

MIT PhD

PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Researcher and educator at the intersection of AI and software engineering. Building the next generation of AI-powered developer tools at Vizuara.

MIT Vizuara AI AI Engineering
// Pricing

Invest in your future

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5-DAY BOOTCAMP
₹25,000
  • 5 days of live, intensive sessions
  • 10 hands-on projects built live
  • All session recordings
  • Complete code files and resources
  • Community access and support
  • Certificate of completion
  • 15+ modern AI development tools covered
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March 23–27, 2026 • Live Online

// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites for this bootcamp?

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Basic familiarity with any programming language and comfort using a terminal/command line. You don't need to be an expert. This bootcamp is designed for a broad audience, from students to senior engineers to tech leads. If you can write a simple function and use git, you're ready.

Is this bootcamp live or pre-recorded?

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100% live and online. All 10 projects are built in real-time during the sessions. You'll be able to ask questions, follow along, and code alongside the instructor. All sessions are also recorded for later review.

What if I miss a session?

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All sessions are recorded and available for replay. You'll also get complete code files, resources, and notes for every session. We recommend attending live for the best experience, but recordings ensure you won't miss anything.

Do I need API keys or paid subscriptions to any tools?

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Yes, you will need a Claude Pro subscription to follow along with the projects and exercises in this bootcamp. We rely heavily on Claude Code and the Claude API throughout the course. We will provide setup instructions before the bootcamp begins.

What programming language will be used?

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The bootcamp is broadly language-agnostic, but projects will primarily use Python and TypeScript/JavaScript since they're the most common in AI-assisted development. The principles and tools you'll learn apply to any language.

How is this different from the Stanford CS146S course?

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Stanford's CS146S ran over 10 weeks as an academic course. We've taken that vision, updated it for 2026, and compressed it into 5 intensive days with 10 real projects. Less theory, more building. We also cover newer tools and paradigms like Secure Vibe Coding, Semgrep for AI code, and advanced agentic development patterns with Warp.

Will I get a certificate?

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Yes. All participants who complete the bootcamp will receive a certificate of completion from Vizuara.

What are the session timings?

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Each day features a 2 hour session. The exact timing will be shared with enrolled participants. All sessions are recorded if you can't attend live.
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Modern Software Developer?

5 days. 10 projects. The tools and workflows that will define software engineering for the next decade. Don't get left behind.

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Starts March 23, 2026 • Limited seats • Live Online