Laurence Svekis

Laurence Svekis is a web technology enthusiast, educator, and author who has been working in the field for over 20 years. He has expertise in web development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Svekis is a prolific course instructor on Udemy, with over 500,000 students enrolled in his courses. He has authored over 100 online courses, covering a wide range of web technologies and tools, such as Google Apps Script, WordPress, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. His courses are known for their practical and hands-on approach, with a focus on real-world projects and examples. In addition to teaching, Svekis is also a published author, with several books to his name Svekis is passionate about empowering people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of web technology. He is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that are accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or experience level.

JavaScript Beyond the Basics: 3 Skills That Make You a Better Developer

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Learn to write smarter JavaScript, understand asynchronous code, and build useful applications — plus explore three free interactive learning studios. JavaScript is one of the most versatile programming languages available today. You can use it to build interactive websites, create server-side applications, process data, automate repetitive tasks, and connect different services together. But there’s an … Read more

AI in Practice: Stop Chatting With AI. Start Building AI Workflows.

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How to turn everyday AI conversations into repeatable systems that save time, reduce mistakes, and deliver better results. AI in Practice | Practical AI Skills, Tools & Real-World Learning What If You’re Using AI the Hard Way? Think about the last time you used ChatGPT, Gemini, or another AI assistant. Maybe you asked it to … Read more

AI Mastery: Stop Just Prompting AI. Start Using It Effectively.

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30 Practical Lessons to Help You Think Better With AI, Verify Results, and Build Workflows You Can Trust AI in Practice Newsletter | By Laurence Lars Svekis | October 2026 AI can generate an impressive answer in seconds. But how do you know whether it’s the right answer? This is one of the most important … Read more

Stop Learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Separately. Start Building Real Websites.

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How to Think Like a Web Developer, Build Better Websites, and Turn Coding Knowledge Into Practical Skills Learn to Code: Tips & Lessons | By Laurence Lars Svekis You’ve learned some HTML. You understand a little CSS. You’ve written a few lines of JavaScript. But here’s the question: Can you put everything together and build … Read more

Google Apps Script: Stop Processing Spreadsheet Data One Cell at a Time!

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💡 One of the most useful skills you can learn in Google Apps Script is how to process spreadsheet data efficiently. If you’re automating Google Sheets, understanding the difference between individual cell operations and batch processing can dramatically improve how your scripts perform. Let’s look at a practical example. 👇 📊 The Problem: Processing Hundreds … Read more

Stop Watching JavaScript Tutorials. Start Building Real Skills.

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Introducing JavaScript Mastery Lab: 50 Interactive Lessons That Turn JavaScript Knowledge Into Practical Coding Skills What if the fastest way to improve your JavaScript skills wasn’t watching another tutorial, but writing code, making mistakes, and discovering how things actually work? We’ve all been there. You watch a JavaScript tutorial. The instructor explains variables, functions, arrays, … Read more

10 Ways to Transform Learning and Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to Vibe Learning

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Discover how to learn faster, think deeper, teach more effectively, and turn AI into a powerful learning partner. By Laurence Lars Svekis | Creator of the Vibe Learning Framework and Vibe Teaching The Problem with How We Use AI for Learning Imagine you’re learning something new. Maybe it’s JavaScript, a foreign language, mathematics, digital marketing, … Read more

AI in Practice: Your AI Sounds Smart. But Is It Actually Right?

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How to Evaluate AI Responses, Spot Hidden Mistakes, and Build More Reliable AI Workflows AI in Practice | A practical guide to working smarter with artificial intelligence The Problem With AI Isn’t Always That It Gets Things Wrong It’s that it can make the wrong answer sound completely right. Imagine asking an AI assistant to … Read more

Your Spreadsheet Can Think with AI: Learn Gemini + Apps Script

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AI in Practice: Build Your First AI-Powered Google Workspace Automation From Google Sheets to Gemini and Back — A Practical Introduction to AI Automation What if your spreadsheet could do more than store information? What if it could help you summarize notes, organize tasks, and create useful drafts with AI? Most people use Google Sheets … Read more

7 Free Interactive Tools for Learning Better With AI

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AI can give you information instantly. But information isn’t the same as learning. That’s one of the reasons I created the Vibe Learning Toolbox — a growing collection of free, browser-based learning experiences designed to help you think, practice, experiment, create, and demonstrate what you actually understand. There are now 7 tools available to explore: … Read more