Build Websites with AI: A Beginner’s Guide to Front-End Coding using AI

Build Websites with AI: A Beginner’s Guide to Front-End Coding is your hands-on companion to learning web development in the age of artificial intelligence. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone curious about how websites work, this guide demystifies front-end coding by combining traditional web development tools—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—with the power of AI. With over 100 interactive exercises, real-world examples, and AI-assisted coding prompts, you'll go from zero to confidently building your own professional-quality websites—no prior technical experience required.
In this groundbreaking guide, renowned educator Laurence Lars Svekis walks you step-by-step through the process of building visually engaging, responsive, and interactive websites. You’ll begin by understanding what front-end development is, how websites work, and how you can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and other code generators to write clean, functional code in moments. Learn how to structure content with HTML, style your pages with CSS, and make them dynamic using JavaScript—then see how AI simplifies each part of the process.
You'll explore user-friendly platforms like CodePen, Replit, and JSFiddle to write, test, and refine your code instantly in the browser. Want to customize a portfolio page, create a product landing page, or build an interactive quiz? This book provides clear guidance and exercises for each. Discover how to write smart AI prompts that generate the code you need, and learn when to fine-tune or override the AI’s suggestions for creative control.
What You’ll Learn:

• How to build websites from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• How AI tools can generate code, debug errors, suggest design styles, and act as a coding tutor
• How to craft effective AI prompts that produce clear and functional results
• How to create real-world projects like portfolios, to-do lists, interactive forms, and image galleries
• How to make your website visually stunning and responsive using CSS styling tips
• How to apply JavaScript to add interactivity—from alerts to form validation to fun effects

Each chapter includes:

• Learning objectives so you know exactly what you’ll achieve
• Step-by-step tutorials and sample code
• AI-enhanced examples to speed up your progress
• Practice exercises and action items to build your confidence
• Checklists to ensure you're on track
• Bonus challenges to extend your skills beyond the basics

Whether your goal is to start a blog, launch an online portfolio, or explore a career in tech, Build Websites with AI empowers you to do so with confidence and clarity. Laurence Lars Svekis, with millions of students worldwide and a reputation for making coding accessible, has crafted this book as both a friendly introduction and a powerful learning tool.