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Lonely Octopus presents an online workshop with ex-Meta data scientist, Tina Huang…
The AI App Sprint: Build Real AI Apps Using Modern Workflows in 3 Hours (Live)
A live workshop where you’ll learn a repeatable framework to build and deploy AI apps with no-code/low code, and developer paths.
Hi friend!
If you’ve been wanting to build your own AI application but don’t know where to start…
Or you’ve tried to build something before and ended up stuck debugging things that didn’t make sense…
Or you’ve followed tutorials that looked impressive, but left you with something that only half works…
Then you’re not alone.
Over the past year, a lot of people have started experimenting with AI coding. But most of the time, it’s been in a very unstructured way.
You try a prompt, generate some code, tweak things randomly, and hope it works.
Sometimes it does.
Most of the time, it doesn’t.
And when it breaks, it’s hard to know what to fix or where to even start.
That’s exactly why I created this workshop.
The goal isn’t just to show you something cool.
It’s to give you a clear, repeatable way to actually build things that work.
The Upgrade
AI coding changed a lot in a year. So did the sprint. Here's what's different.
Let me introduce myself!
You might already know me from YouTube or my emails.
My name is Tina Huang.
I used to be a data scientist at Meta, and now I run an AI education company called Lonely Octopus.
I’ve spent the last 8+ years working in AI.
From research to production systems, and more recently, teaching people how to actually apply AI in practical ways.
Over the past year, I’ve been going deeper into building AI applications, not just experimenting, but creating tools that are actually used in real workflows.
Things like internal tools for teams, small automation systems, and applications that solve very specific problems.
And through that process, something became very clear:
The way we build software has changed but most people haven’t caught up to how to actually do it properly.
The AI Application Breakthrough
In the past, building software required a lot of overhead.
You needed time, a team, and a fairly deep technical background just to get something usable.
But over the last few months, the landscape has shifted in a meaningful way.
We now have better tools, better workflows, and better ways to structure how we build with AI.
It’s no longer just about asking a model to generate code.
There are now systems around it.
How you plan what to build, how you structure your prompts, how you debug, how you iterate, and how you actually turn something into a usable product.
At the same time, open-source models have improved to the point where you can run them locally.
Which means:
You can build applications that cost nothing to run.
You can keep everything private.
And you can still create something genuinely useful.
This opens up a lot of new possibilities especially for internal tools, company workflows, and use cases where privacy matters.
Here’s what this looks like in practice. Some of the most useful ones we’ve built:
• Freelancer Toolkit: There’s a surprising amount of admin that comes with freelancing. As my team has taken on B2B clients, this app generates proposals, contracts, invoices, and has a built-in AI agent that scans everything so we’re not missing anything. It genuinely pains me to think how much time I wasted before having this.
• Workshop Presentation Builder: Building presentations for teaching inside the Lonely Octopus bootcamps takes a lot of time. So we built an AI application that non-technical members of the team can use to input a document with the information, and output a self-hosted presentation that is honestly better than anything I ever used to make on Google Slides.
• Student Career Success Predictor: Since launching Lonely Octopus, I’ve always been looking for ways to improve the experience for students. So I built an AI that analyzes their Circle posts, live session participation, assignment quality, experience, LinkedIn profile, etc - and gives an employability score. It gives a predicted annual salary and offers specific suggestions on what they need to do to improve this. I.e. "Mike needs to improve his assignment quality”, “James needs to update his LinkedIn skills section” or "Sarah should practice technical interviews."
• Course Curriculum Gap Detector: Another key area of Lonely Octopus is making sure curriculum is relevant. The goal is to teach people the most in-demand career skills. So I built an AI app that scrapes thousands of job listings from LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job sites, then compares them to our current bootcamp content. This gives us data-driven suggestions on exactly which modules to add, remove or improve.
• Custom Email Agent & Calendar Manager: I have seven calendars. I get way too much email. So we built an inbox agent that screens emails and pre-drafts replies, and a calendar manager that looks at all seven calendars and tells me exactly what I need to do each day.
• Manga Generator: I wanted to make a manga, but I genuinely cannot draw. So I built an app that takes my text prompts plus my terrible sketches and turns them into actual manga panels. Sometimes hyper-specific apps let you do things you literally couldn’t do before, and that’s the part that still blows my mind.
These are just a few examples.
I’ve also built things like personal finance trackers, small internal tools, and even random projects.
Every week, there’s a new problem I want to solve and a new idea I want to test.
What’s changed isn’t just the speed.
It’s the way you can approach building altogether.
I can’t remember the last time I was this excited about coding.
These are the kinds of applications that used to require teams of engineers, months of development, or significant funding to even get started.
And now, with the right workflow, you can build something useful in a much shorter amount of time.
Sometimes in just a few hours.
That’s exactly why I want to walk you through the full process live.
Not just what to build but how to think through it, structure it, and actually get it working end to end.
The Problem With ‘Vibe Coding'
Most tutorials today still rely on “vibe coding.”
You follow along, copy prompts, generate code, and it looks like it works until it doesn’t.
The problem isn’t that AI is unreliable.
The problem is that you’re not given a process.
Most tutorials don’t show you how to go from an idea to a complete application. They don’t explain how to structure what you’re building, or how to debug when something breaks. They don’t show how to deploy your app properly, or how to make it usable beyond your own screen.
So when something goes wrong, there’s no framework to fall back on.
You’re left guessing.
And that’s where most people get stuck.
Introducing… The AI App Sprint
The AI App Sprint is a live 3-hour workshop where I walk you through how to build an AI application using a structured, modern workflow from start to finish.
Not just generating code, but actually understanding how the pieces fit together.
During the session, we’ll go through the full process step by step.
We’ll start with a simple idea, clarify what we’re trying to build, and turn that into a structured plan.
From there, we’ll use AI coding tools to build the application, debug issues as they come up, and iterate on the features so it becomes something usable.
Finally, we’ll deploy the application so it’s not just something sitting locally, but something that can actually be used by others too.
You’ll be able to follow along in whichever way makes sense for you.
If you prefer a no-code/low-code approach, there’s a path for that.
If you’re more comfortable with code, there’s a developer path too.
Both are designed to lead to the same outcome:
A clear understanding of how to build AI applications properly.
What makes this different
What you take away from this sprint isn't just an app, it's a process you can repeat.
One that holds up when things get more complex, and gets faster the more you use it.
We’ll be using modern workflows that reflect how AI app building is evolving right now.
This includes working with structured prompts, thinking in terms of systems rather than isolated features, and understanding how to debug and iterate instead of starting from scratch every time something breaks.
We'll also introduce concepts like reusable components, skills, and multi-step workflows. You'll learn how to use MCPs to supercharge your AI coding agents, and how parallel coding lets multiple coding agents build alongside each other to move faster.
And importantly, we'll cover a spectrum of tools across no-code, low-code, and pro developer setups, including open-source options, so you can find the right fit for your skill level and use case.
The goal isn’t to lock you into a specific tool.
BONUS 1:
Curated Resource Pack
Alongside the workshop, you’ll get access to a set of resources that make it easier to continue building after the session.
This includes guides on different tools, deployment options, and a collection of references that we’ve found useful in practice. It’s designed to save you time from having to piece everything together on your own.
BONUS 2:
Real Build Case Studies
We’ll also share examples of real applications that have been built using these workflows.
Not just polished demos, but actual builds, what worked, what didn’t, and how they were improved.
This gives you a clearer picture of how these ideas translate into real use cases.
BONUS 3:
$100 Bootcamp Discount
If you decide you want to go deeper after the sprint, you’ll receive a discount for the AI Agent Bootcamp, where we expand on more advanced systems and multi-agent workflows.
All our bootcamps have sold out in under 48 hours, so this gives you both a head start and a price break. The next bootcamp is expected to launch around the first week of May.
What’s the Investment?
You’ll get access to the live 3-hour workshop, the full build process, the supporting materials, and all bonuses.
Access to the live AI App Sprint workshop on April 18th at 9am EDT
The exact prompts we use to build AI applications from scratch
Bonus #1: Curated Resource Pack
Bonus #2: Real Build Case Studies
Bonus #3: $100 discount off the next AI Agent Bootcamp
Lifetime access to the recording and slides
14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked
Everything is designed so you can not only follow along during the session, but continue building afterward.
The investment for the AI App Sprint is $97.
Tina’s Lonely Octopus Guarantee
I guarantee you’ll be able to build your own working AI application in three hours after joining this workshop.
On the off chance you can’t, or you decide building AI applications just isn’t for you, you can get a full refund within 14 days after the live session concludes.
Just email contact@lonelyoctopus.com and you’ll have your refund processed within 48 hours.
Your Questions Answered
What exactly will I get from the AI App Sprint?
The AI App Sprint is a live 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn how to build and deploy a working AI application using modern workflows.
We’ll walk through the full process together, from idea and planning, to building, debugging, and deploying your app.
You’ll also get access to the supporting materials, along with the resource pack and bonuses, so you can continue building after the session.
Is this workshop right for me if I have no coding experience?
Yes. This workshop is designed for both beginners and developers.
We provide two paths you can follow during the session, a no-code approach and a developer approach. You can choose whichever feels more comfortable.
The focus isn’t on how much you already know, but on giving you a structured way to build using AI.
How is this different from other "vibe coding" tutorials?
Most tutorials show isolated examples, how to generate code or build a quick demo.
In this workshop, we focus on the full workflow: how to go from an idea to a working application, how to debug when things break, and how to deploy something others can actually use.
The goal is to give you a repeatable process, not just a one-off result.
When can I expect to see results?
During the session, you’ll see the full process from start to finish and understand how everything fits together.
Afterward, you’ll have a clear framework you can apply immediately to start building your own applications.
What if I can’t attend the live workshop?
You’ll still be able to follow along.
All materials and recordings will be available, so you can go through everything at your own pace.
What kind of applications will I be able to build?
You’ll be able to build a range of AI-powered applications depending on your goals.
This includes things like internal tools, workflow automations, web apps, and even local or private applications using open-source models.
The framework you learn can be applied across different types of projects.
I'm worried about getting stuck with technical issues. How do you handle that?
This is a very common concern and exactly why we don’t rely on unstructured approaches.
We focus on showing you how to debug and iterate step by step, so when something breaks, you know how to approach fixing it.
You’ll also be able to revisit the materials afterward, which helps when you’re building on your own.
What's the difference between this and your AI Agent Bootcamp?
The AI App Sprint is a focused workshop on using modern AI coding workflows to build AI applications.
The AI Agent Bootcamp goes deeper into more advanced systems, including multi-agent architectures and more complex implementations.
You can think of the sprint as a strong foundation before going deeper.
What if I decide this isn't right for me after purchasing?
You’re covered by the guarantee.
If you decide this isn’t the right fit, you can request a refund within 14 days after the live session concludes.
How much technical knowledge do I need about AI?
You don’t need prior knowledge about how AI models work under the hood.
We focus on how to use the tools effectively to build applications, rather than the theory behind the models.
What happens after I build my first application?
You’ll have a framework you can reuse.
Most people use this to build more applications over time, whether that’s for personal workflows, internal tools, or small products.
The process becomes faster and more intuitive the more you use it.
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