Build a Directory Website with AI (No Code Guide 2026)
Learn how to build a directory website with AI step by step — no coding needed. Real prompts, real tools, and honest expectations for 2026.
20-Year Software Veteran Teaching Non-Engineers to Build with AI
Hi, I'm Derek Jensen
I've spent two decades in the software industry. Now I use that experience to help non-technical people build real things with AI — cutting through the jargon, skipping the unnecessary complexity, and sharing what actually works.
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I write for people who want to build real things with AI — no coding background needed. Here's the path that makes the most sense if you're just getting started.
Step 1
Getting Started with AI Development
The roadmap I wish someone had handed me on day one — practical, beginner-friendly, no fluff.
Step 2Core Concepts for Building with AI
The mental models — tokens, prompts, context windows — that stay useful no matter what tool you're using.
Step 3Building Apps Without Coding Using AI
Turn your first idea into a working product — real tools, real examples, zero coding required.
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I'm a software engineer with a passion for building applications that solve real problems. Currently focused on React Native development, I love creating smooth, intuitive experiences that users enjoy.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me cooking, watching sports, hanging with my family, and visiting the local taproom-which inspired my current project, Brew Loyalty.
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I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.