Everyone's talking about GenAI but most tutorials are surface-level hype. Here's what you actually need to know as a developer who wants to build with it.
Generative AI is not magic. It's math — specifically, it's the outcome of training enormous models on human-generated text and images. Understanding this demystifies it fast.
What developers actually need to know
You don't need a PhD to build with AI. You need to understand: - How to call APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic) - Prompt engineering fundamentals - When to use RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) - How embeddings work at a conceptual level
What I cover in the GenAI batch
We build real applications — not just ChatGPT wrappers. We build tools that solve actual problems: a study assistant, a code reviewer, a content summarizer for local language support.
The opportunity for Kashmir
AI is the greatest equalizer in the history of tech. Someone in Srinagar can build the same AI product as someone in Silicon Valley — we just need the right skills and the right mentorship.
That's exactly what EdupiSchool exists to provide.
Adfar Rasheed
Full Stack Developer & Educator · Kashmir, India
Teaching FSD, DSA, and Generative AI through live Sunday sessions on EdupiSchool.