On July 3, 2026, at 19:00, a workshop on creating practical AI-powered tools and applications for non-technical users took place at Bodo-Uhse-Bibliothek.

Together with the workshop leader, Zhenya Sofronov, participants explored simple ways to build functional tools without intimidating terms such as “repository,” “deployment,” “pull request,” or “CLI.” They also discovered how artificial intelligence can take over much of the technical work.

Through practical and engaging examples, participants learned how to create web pages that run directly in a browser, write scripts for Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Forms, and exchange data between different services. It became clear that there no longer has to be months of learning programming between the thought, “It would be great to build…,” and a finished project, and that you do not need to be a software developer to create your own website, chatbot, automation, or online service.

During the workshop, participants went through every stage of developing their own project—from the initial idea to a fully working result. They learned how to break a task into manageable steps, communicate effectively with AI, and build an application even if they had never written code before.

Moreover, during the workshop, participants built a web application from scratch—a website featuring tarot-style predictions. They wrote the code themselves and learned how to publish it using GitHub Pages. They also connected a database to store the application’s history and discussed what an API is.

In addition, participants were introduced to the Make and Zapier platforms, which make it possible to automate a wide range of tasks and build AI-powered projects without the need to write extensive amounts of code.

By mastering these new approaches and skills, participants are now equipped to create their own projects in the future—whether practical, unusual, entertaining, or simply something they have always wished existed.