Open to all experience levels

Learn to build with AI — at your own pace

We've been using AI tools to build software every day. Some things clicked right away, others took a while to figure out. We'd love to share what we've learned — by working on it with you, not lecturing at you.

No slides. No presentations. Just real code, real tools, and real projects — with coaches who do this every day.

"You don't learn to build with AI by watching a presentation. You learn by opening your editor, making mistakes, and figuring it out — with someone next to you who's been through it."
That's the idea behind DevLift. Every session is a working session. You bring your code, your questions, your projects — and we build together.

100% hands-on. Zero slides.

AI is not something you can learn by listening. You have to use it, break things, and build intuition through practice. That's exactly what our sessions are.

Your code, your projects

We don't use contrived examples. You bring your actual work — the codebase you're building, the problem you're stuck on — and we work through it together in real time.

You drive, we navigate

You'll have your hands on the keyboard. We pair-program with you, showing techniques in the context of your own projects so the learning sticks immediately.

Learn by doing, not watching

Every session ends with something you built or improved. Not notes from a lecture — actual working code, a new workflow, or a problem solved.

Mistakes are the curriculum

The best way to learn what AI tools can and can't do is to try things that don't work. We create a safe space to experiment, fail fast, and build real understanding.

Everyone starts somewhere

These sessions are designed to meet you where you are. No judgment, no prerequisites — just honest, practical help.

Developers new to AI tools

You keep hearing about Copilot, Claude, Cursor — but you're not sure where to start or what's actually useful vs. hype. We'll cut through the noise together.

Experienced devs who want to go deeper

You've dabbled with AI coding tools but want to build real workflows — agents, API integrations, automations that actually save time.

Team leads exploring AI adoption

You're thinking about how to bring AI tools to your team without it feeling forced. We'll figure out what fits your stack and your culture.

Career changers & students

You're learning to code and want to learn the modern way from day one. AI tools can actually make learning faster when used right.

Practical topics, tailored to you

Every session revolves around your goals. Here are some areas I can help with — but we'll always start with what matters most to you.

Getting Started with AI Coding

Setting up your tools, learning the basics, building your first AI-assisted project. No prior AI experience needed.

Daily Workflow Integration

Making AI a natural part of how you code — from writing and debugging to reviews and documentation.

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Prompting That Works

The difference between "meh" AI output and great output usually comes down to how you ask. I'll share what I've learned.

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Building AI-Powered Features

Want to add AI to your own app? We can work through API integration, tool use, and agent patterns together.

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Team Rollout Strategy

How to introduce AI tools to your team in a way that sticks — without mandates, just genuine value.

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Your Topic

Working on something specific? Bring your project, your problem, your question — and we'll figure it out together.

Show me you're serious, and the first one's on me

I want this to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, here's the deal — put some thought into your application and you can earn a free session. No tricks, no catch.

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Fill out the form

Tell me what you're working on and what you want to learn. Be specific.

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Show your thinking

I'm looking for curiosity and effort, not credentials. Thoughtful answers go a long way.

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Get a free session

If your answers show genuine interest, you'll get a full coaching session — completely free.

Apply for a Free Session

Simple, honest pricing

No subscriptions, no packages you don't need. Pay per session, and only if it's worth it to you.

Intro Chat

30 minutes to see if we're a good fit

Free
  • Understand where you're at
  • Talk through your goals
  • Get a suggested learning path
  • Zero commitment
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Team Workshop

Half-day, customized for your team

Custom
  • Up to 8 people
  • Tailored to your tech stack
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Playbook to take with you
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If we're a good fit and money is a barrier, we're happy to work with you on pricing. Don't let cost stop you from reaching out — we'd rather help than turn someone away.

Two developers who like sharing what works

We're not AI researchers or thought leaders. We're working developers who started using AI tools and were genuinely surprised by how much they changed the way we build things. A few folks asked us to help them get up to speed, and we realized we really enjoy it.

That's what DevLift is — a chance to skip the trial-and-error phase and get to the good stuff faster. No ego, no curriculum you have to follow. Just practical, honest help from people who do this every day.

Jaimin Patel

CTO at Tuva

Full-stack developer based in New York, building data science education tools. Works daily with AI-assisted development across TypeScript, React, Python, and Django. Passionate about making AI tools practical and accessible — not just for early adopters, but for every developer willing to try.

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Rushit Patel

Sr. Engineering Manager at Intuit Mailchimp

AI/ML engineer with deep expertise in LLM optimization, RAG systems, and AI infrastructure. Stanford ML specialization. Brings a unique perspective on how AI works under the hood — so you understand not just how to use these tools, but why they work the way they do.

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Let's figure out how I can help

Whether you want to book a session, apply for a free one, or just say hi — drop us a note. We read every message and respond within 24 hours.

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