Agentic Coding and Workflows for Developers: Get In The Game

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Cohort-based Course

Build real code & workflows with AI - no gimmicks, no pitches, just tools and techniques that really work. One-day immersive

Previously at

ESPN
Shutterstock
Paramount
pond5
NBCUniversal

Course overview

One-day hands-on AI coding workshop for developers -- from FOMO to FAFO, fast!

Like many software people, I started out as a developer before moving into product and executive leadership, but I never lost my love for the game. After years of barely coding, AI has given me the ability to build again, and it's also introduced a new concept -- agentic workflows -- which opens the door to truly intelligent software.


I've been building AI workflows and writing AI code for almost 2 years now, and I can say two things with extreme confidence: 1) AI tools are going to completely change how we build software, both in terms of code and architecture, and 2) you can't learn how to do it from a book -- you need to get your hands dirty.


This one-day, immersive workshop is designed for developers who want to quickly build competence with agentic coding and workflow tools. Former developers, engineering managers, technical PMs or designers, etc. are all welcome -- if you sorta know how to code or spend a lot of time close to code, you'll get a ton out of this course.


I will show you how I use AI tools to code and build flows in the real world, we'll work through examples together in your own local environment, and you'll end the day having built real software with AI. No sales pitches, no bullshit -- just real stuff you can use that will get your creative juices flowing.


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


Hands-On Examples

We'll start with a few basic concepts around autonomy and then look at a variety of tools -- from Copilot to Claude Code to Cline, and everything in between -- and I'll share real client stories of using agentic AI to build and deploy software and agent workflows with LangGraph and LangSmith. We'll also look briefly at low-code builders like Lovable, Bolt and Tempo. Then we'll learn by doing, applying those tools and techniques to real codebases (we'll cover frontend React, backend Java, and LangGraph Python workflows) in your local dev env.


Curated Tools and Techniques

I'll demonstrate and help you get set up, answer any and all questions in real time, and share tips and techniques that have worked for me and help you adapt them to your process. You won't write a single line of code yourself, but you'll have several working software examples by the end of the day. I've done this with large teams (see Testimonials below) and it's amazing how much you can get done when AI is in play!


Rapid Progress + Community and Support

You may wonder why this isn't a multi-day (or multi-week) course -- but the goal of this workshop is to kickstart your ability to use AI in a software context. What you do with that ability is up to you -- you can build awesome prototypes, or become a model behavior architect designing and tuning workflows (much like I'm doing today), or be a superfast full stack app builder for hire.


You'll be connected with the Not Safe for LinkedIn community (this is a side project of mine -- a place to discuss the changing landscape of life and work away from prying corporate eyes!) where you can reach me and other workshop folks as your journey unfolds. I'm always available for questions and advice -- and for coaching and private workshops if needed!


Enhance Your Expertise

Vibe coders aside, most people who are winning with AI are leveraging existing expertise to move faster and make better choices. Lean into what you're already good at, use AI to make it even better, and you'll have a leg up on the competition. This applies to all software roles -- product, dev, design, project mgmt, etc.


Immediate, Tangible ROI

Using AI can make you faster and better - which either frees up time to do more of what you love, or increases the value you deliver per unit of time, so you can deliver more value (and hopefully get paid for it!). At worst, you'll look awesome to your boss.


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Agentic coding and workflows are going to completely change how software is built. Don't miss out -- get in the game, get good at this stuff, and build a better future for you and your teams!


Please note: Private cohorts are available for teams of 50+!

Please reach out to me at d@jpsj.me if you're interested in a customized version of this workshop for your engineering and/or product delivery team. We can focus on technologies native to your stack and/or agentic tools that are available in your environment (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, etc.)

Who is this course for

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Engineers who are already coding with AI, or who could use a push to get started, and want to be thoughtful about best practices and tooling

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Product managers or designers who want to level up technically and start building prototypes or workflows without developer help

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Managers and executives who want to understand what's possible with state of the art tools, and maybe even get back into the game themselves

Prerequisites

  • A development environment

    Make sure you have 8GB of RAM, admin mode (so you can install stuff) and Homebrew or Chocolatey or similar to help you get going

  • Access to an agentic coding tool

    Options include VSCode with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Claude Code -- free Copilot may be enough, but be ready to subscribe

  • You need to be comfortable looking at/working with code

    Lapsed coders will be fine, non-coders are still more than welcome, but if you don't know what code looks like, it may be tough to keep up

What you’ll get out of this course

You'll use AI codegen tools to build and modify real software

We'll work through real examples of frontend and backend code, and use AI tools to modify it. You won't write a single line of code yourself!

You'll use and understand best practices for AI coding in production environments

We'll discuss opportunities and pitfalls when using AI to build software, and ensure that you can bring this knowledge back to your teams

You'll explore AI rapid prototypers and how to shape their output

We'll explore tools like Lovable, Tempo, GitHub Spark and more, and understand how they can be integrated into a larger build process if your prototype(s) get the green light

You'll build and run agentic workflows, from start to finish

We'll use LangGraph (one of many agent frameworks) to create workflows, run them locally and observe chain of thought and tool use. Please note: this requires an API key -- Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter all fine

What’s included

Dan Mason

Live sessions

Learn directly from Dan Mason in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Jul 26

    Jul

    26

    Part 1: Concepts/Demos

    Sat 7/264:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

    Jul

    26

    Part 2: Hands On Workshop

    Sat 7/268:00 PM—11:00 PM (UTC)

What people are saying

        “Dan recently gave [this workshop] to my organization...we had several hundred attendees and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Dan’s presentation style is engaging and inclusive...everyone felt like he was presenting us unbiased findings from a power user and subject matter expert, rather than trying to sell us on a particular tool...
Andy Dunn

Andy Dunn

Director of Engineering, Curriculum Associates
        ...He guided us through a hands-on workshop which we executed without writing a single line of code, and only using the tools to generate the code for us. There is a renewed energy in our organization for trying new things and leveraging AI...If you are looking to take the next step towards successful adoption, Dan would be an excellent choice.
Andy Dunn

Andy Dunn

Director of Engineering, Curriculum Associates

Here's a sneak peek:

We'll be hands on w/ workflows & coding agents like these -- you won't write code, but they will!

Meet your instructor

Dan Mason

Dan Mason

Principal, Head of AI @ Stride

Dan is a product and technology leader with unusually broad experience -- in 20+ years at companies like ESPN, Shutterstock, Viacom, NBCUniversal and a variety of startups and scaleups, he’s accumulated a wealth of knowledge about how digital product development works (and doesn’t), and is excited to reimagine teams and products in the age of LLMs. He is an engineer turned product manager with strong technical skills, and the teams he leads are highly cross-functional -- often including product, technology, design, PMO and data science. 


Dan leads Stride’s AI/LLM practice and is focused on thought leadership, code generation, workflow automation, and shaping and leading generative AI client engagements. He is also an active product coach and consultant, and a member of Docker’s Technical Advisory Group. Dan lives in New Jersey with his wife and three busy teenagers, and holds a BA in Computer Science and English Literature from Williams College.

Free resource

Agentic Workflows + MCP @ AI Engineer Summit NYC

This is a recording of a talk I gave at the 2025 AI Engineer Summit in New York; it covers some of the same ground we'll cover in the workshop, just at a much higher level. Enjoy!

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Course schedule

1 full day

  • Part 1: Concepts/Demos

    12pm-3pm EDT

    We'll introduce agentic coding and workflow concepts, and show-and-tell a variety of tools, examples and best practices.

  • Break

    3-4pm EDT


  • Part 2: Hands on Keyboard Workshop

    4-7pm EDT

    We'll do a live workshop, hands on keyboard, where we all use AI tools to modify and run sample code exercises. You'll leave with working software examples that you can continue to modify and enhance on your own.

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

Agentic Coding and Workflows for Developers: Get In The Game

Cohort 1

$500

Dates

July 26, 2025

Payment Deadline

July 25, 2025
Get reimbursed

$500

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