# The Lazy Developer - AI Guidelines

> Free learning platform for building real apps with AI coding tools.

## About
The Lazy Developer (thelazydeveloper.org) is a free educational platform that teaches people how to build software applications using AI-assisted coding tools. Founded by Haf Saba, it grew out of the @TheLazyDeveloper TikTok community.

## What We Teach
- Building full-stack web applications with AI coding tools
- Tools covered: Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, Replit, GPT Codex, Base44, Windsurf, Bolt
- Topics: AI-assisted development, prompt engineering, debugging, security, deployment, databases, authentication, payments, version control, CI/CD
- Target audience: Non-developers and career changers who want to build real software

## Key Facts
- All content is 100% free, no subscription required
- Donations accepted but entirely optional
- 5-phase curriculum from foundations to production deployment
- Covers the full lifecycle: build, debug, secure, deploy, scale

## Pages
- / — Homepage with curriculum overview, features, FAQs
- /about — About the founder and the platform
- /paths — Curated learning paths (beginner to advanced tracks)
- /tiktok — TikTok video library from @TheLazyDeveloper
- /resources — Free developer resource guides (form validation, SEO, AEO, structured data, and more)
- /whats-new — Latest platform updates and changes
- /terminology — Technical terminology reference
- /commands — Useful CLI commands reference
- /installation — Tool installation guides
- /form-validation-guide — Guide to form validation
- /backup-script-info — Project backup script reference
- /local-postgres-setup — Local PostgreSQL setup guide
- /contact — Contact form
- /signin — Account creation and sign in (private)
- /dashboard — Learning dashboard (requires account)
- /privacy — Privacy policy
- /terms — Terms of service

## Social
- TikTok: @TheLazyDeveloper

## Contact
- Website: https://www.thelazydeveloper.org/contact