Vibe Coding in Practice
What happens when, as a journalist, you can not only write and edit, but also build your own tools, formats and prototypes?
In this hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to vibe coding: an accessible way of using AI to quickly turn ideas into working applications.
This is not just a session for watching and listening. You will gain practical experience and discover how you can turn a journalistic idea into a first prototype—even without a programming background. This could be an interactive story, an audience engagement tool, a newsroom tool or a new storytelling format.
A practical workshop for journalists and creators who want to explore how AI can not only speed up their work, but also open up new possibilities for journalism.
Practical information
Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: ATIA Aruba
Lunch is included
Free for RAPP members
Afl. 75 for non-members
Advance registration is required
Please bring your own laptop
Registration and payment
Participation is free for RAPP members. The fee for non-members is Afl. 75.
Please register in advance through this page. After registering, non-members will receive RAPP’s payment details by email. Your place is confirmed once payment has been received.
What you will explore
What vibe coding is and how journalists can use it
How AI can help turn an idea into a working prototype
How to build without having a programming background
How new tools and formats can support journalism and audience engagement
You will get hands-on experience with
Developing a journalistic idea
Turning that idea into a first prototype
Experimenting with AI-assisted building
Exploring possible tools, formats and applications for your own work
This workshop is for you if
You are a journalist or creator interested in practical AI applications
You have an idea for a tool or platform but do not know how to build it
You want to explore new ways of telling stories or engaging audiences
You are curious about coding but do not have a technical background
No programming experience is required. Space is limited, so make sure to register in advance.