The Base44 Master Class

1. MonWhat vibe coding is and how it differs from traditional development
2. TueCompare weak AI-generated applications with properly engineered applications
3. WedSelect the correct AI tool for several development scenarios
4. ThuIdentify the risks of blindly accepting AI output
5. FriCreate a personal AI development workflow

Students understand their role as the application architect and decision-maker.

1. MonContext, objectives, requirements, and constraints
2. TueReview effective and ineffective development prompts
3. WedRewrite vague prompts using a structured framework
4. ThuTest prompts and identify AI assumptions
5. FriBuild a reusable feature-prompt template

Students can write structured prompts that produce predictable results.

1. MonBreaking large features into controlled prompts
2. TuePrompting AI to inspect before making changes
3. WedWriting debugging prompts using symptoms, logs, and reproduction steps
4. ThuPreventing unnecessary rewrites and destructive changes
5. FriRepair a deliberately broken feature using a prompt sequence

Students can manage complex AI tasks without losing control of the project.

1. MonDefining the problem, audience, and desired outcome
2. TueMapping user roles and user journeys
3. WedCreating a page map, feature list, and data model
4. ThuDefining permissions, workflows, and acceptance criteria
5. FriComplete a product requirements document

Students produce a complete plan for an application before building it.

1. MonBase44 workspace, pages, entities, integrations, and functions
2. TueInspect an existing Base44 application
3. WedGenerate an application from a structured build prompt
4. ThuCorrect layout, logic, and navigation problems
5. FriComplete a basic project-management application

Students can create and control a structured Base44 application.

1. MonApplication shells, navigation, dashboards, and layouts
2. TueReview strong and weak AI-generated interfaces
3. WedBuild forms, tables, cards, modals, and detail pages
4. ThuAdd loading, empty, error, and confirmation states
5. FriComplete a responsive UI improvement challenge

Students can create professional, consistent application interfaces.

1. MonEntities, fields, records, and relationships
2. TueInspect common data-modeling mistakes
3. WedBuild one-to-many and many-to-many relationships
4. ThuAdd statuses, calculated values, history, and archiving
5. FriBuild the data structure for a CRM

Students can design reliable application data structures.

1. MonAuthentication versus authorization
2. TueRoles, permissions, ownership, and administrative access
3. WedCreate member, manager, and administrator roles
4. ThuTest unauthorized access and privileged actions
5. FriComplete a security and permissions audit

Students can protect application data and functionality.

1. MonAPIs, requests, responses, JSON, and authentication
2. TueReview common API documentation
3. WedConnect an external service to Base44
4. ThuHandle errors, retries, and invalid responses
5. FriComplete an integration-based application feature

Students can connect Base44 applications to external platforms.

1. MonEvent-driven and scheduled workflows
2. TueMap an automation from trigger to completion
3. WedBuild notifications, status updates, and automated actions
4. ThuAdd failure handling and workflow logs
5. FriBuild an automated client-onboarding system

Students can create reliable multi-step application workflows.

1. MonResponsive web apps, PWAs, wrappers, and native applications
2. TueReview mobile navigation and usability patterns
3. WedConvert an existing interface into a mobile-first experience
4. ThuTest forms, keyboards, touch targets, and device sizes
5. FriPrepare a Base44 application for mobile distribution

Students can create app-store-ready mobile experiences while understanding platform limitations.

1. MonFunctionality and route testing
2. TueSecurity and permissions testing
3. WedPerformance, accessibility, and mobile testing
4. ThuAnalytics, domains, privacy policies, and deployment
5. FriSubmit the Base44 production capstone

Capstone: build and launch a secure, responsive, multi-user Base44 application.

1. MonFiles, folders, codebases, and terminals
2. TueNode.js, package managers, and local development servers
3. WedGit commits, branches, repositories, and GitHub
4. ThuEnvironment variables and project configuration
5. FriClone, run, modify, and publish an application

Students can work safely inside a real codebase.

1. MonClaude, Claude Code, project instructions, and context
2. TuePlanning mode, implementation mode, and file inspection
3. WedAssign a controlled feature implementation
4. ThuReview diffs, test changes, and revert failed work
5. FriComplete an AI-agent management challenge

Students can direct Claude like a junior development team member.

1. MonReact, TypeScript, components, and routing
2. TueApplication state, forms, and reusable UI
3. WedBuild authentication and protected routes
4. ThuConnect APIs and database operations
5. FriDeploy a standalone React application

Students can create and deploy a modern web application.

1. MonBackend-as-a-service architecture
2. TueBase44 CLI, SDK, entities, and generated types
3. WedConnect a custom React frontend to Base44
4. ThuAdd authentication, backend functions, and secrets
5. FriDeploy a custom frontend with a Base44 backend

Students can use Base44 as infrastructure without relying on its generated frontend.

1. MonReact Native, Expo, and native application architecture
2. TueScreens, navigation, and native components
3. WedAdd authentication, APIs, and remote data
4. ThuAdd device permissions, camera access, and secure storage
5. FriCreate Android and iOS test builds

Students can build true native mobile applications.

1. MonElectron architecture and desktop application structure
2. TueWindows, menus, local storage, and filesystem access
3. WedBuild secure communication between application processes
4. ThuAdd authentication, APIs, updates, and error reporting
5. FriPackage a desktop application for distribution

Students can create installable desktop software.

1. MonMaintainable application architecture
2. TueUnit, integration, and end-to-end testing
3. WedSecurity reviews, validation, and secret management
4. ThuPerformance, accessibility, and dependency reviews
5. FriAudit and repair a deliberately vulnerable application

Students can identify and correct production risks.

1. MonProject scoping and technical discovery
2. TueArchitecture and implementation planning
3. WedBuild and document the capstone application
4. ThuComplete testing, security, and production-readiness reviews
5. FriPresent and defend the completed application

Final capstone: PRD, permissions matrix, page map, data model, architecture plan, working app, test plan, security review, deployment and user docs, plus a demo presentation.