Zero to Agent: Build, Debug & Deploy Your Own AI Agent 🚀
🚀 Zero to Agent: Build, Debug & Deploy Your Own AI Agent
📅 November 10, 2026 | 📍 Los Angeles, CA
Less talk. More code. Let's ship something real.
Everyone's building AI agents. But building one that actually works, handles real-world challenges, and makes it to production? That's where things get interesting.
Join RocketRide for an interactive, hands-on workshop where you'll build an AI-powered application, test its limits, and deploy it to the cloud, all from your IDE.
No endless slides or AI buzzwords. Just real code, practical experience, and something you can actually ship.
What You'll Build
Go from idea to deployment through a guided, hands-on codelab.
Build: Create AI-powered workflows using models, tools, and pipelines.
Connect: Integrate components and bring your AI application to life.
Debug: Test workflows, troubleshoot issues, and understand what's happening behind the scenes.
Optimize: Explore ways to make your AI workflows more reliable and efficient.
Deploy: Take your working application from local development to RocketRide Cloud.
The goal? Leave with a working AI application, not just another tutorial in your bookmarks.
🗓️ Workshop Agenda
Check-in & Networking: Meet fellow developers and get ready to build.
Kickoff & Live Demo: Get introduced to RocketRide and see what's possible.
Hands-On Codelab: Build your AI application step by step, directly inside your IDE.
Test & Debug: Run your workflows, troubleshoot issues, and refine your application.
Deploy It Live: Take your project from your laptop to the cloud.
Q&A & Networking: Share what you built, ask questions, and connect with fellow builders.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're an AI/ML engineer, software developer, startup founder, student, or curious builder, this workshop is for anyone interested in building real-world AI applications.
No prior RocketRide experience required. Basic coding familiarity is helpful.
🎒 What to Bring & Setup
Bring your laptop and complete the 15-minute pre-workshop setup before arriving so you can jump straight into building.
Editor: VS Code, Cursor, or Windsurf with the required extensions.
Development tools: Python 3.10+, Node.js 20+, and pnpm 10+.
RocketRide Cloud: Create an account, confirm your email, and activate a subscription for deployment.
API Key: Generate your RocketRide API key before the workshop.
Workshop Credits: Will receive them on workshop day!
⚙️ Complete Your Pre-Workshop Setup
Please complete the setup before arriving to avoid delays during the hands-on session.
Accessibility: Please contact the organizers in advance if you have accessibility requirements so we can help coordinate accommodations.
🚀 About RocketRide
RocketRide is an open-source, developer-native AI meta-harness that helps developers build, debug, and deploy AI-powered applications directly inside their IDE.
Connect models and tools, create reusable pipelines, and deploy applications with RocketRide Cloud, without spending your time managing the underlying AI infrastructure.
🎤 Meet Your Workshop Host
Josh Darron | Software Engineer, RocketRide
Josh is a software engineer passionate about open-source tools, AI agents, and developer experience. At RocketRide, he helps developers build, debug, and deploy AI applications through practical demos and hands-on workshops. Expect live coding, real-world insights, and plenty of opportunities to experiment.
Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
📸 Event Terms & Consent
By registering, you agree to the event terms and conditions. RocketRide reserves the right to refuse admission or remove attendees to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
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🎟️ Ready to Build?
Bring your laptop, meet fellow developers, and leave with something that actually runs.
Limited spots available. Save your seat! 🚀
Build it. Debug it. Deploy it.