Complete Guide: Setting Up Your AI Development Environment in 2025 - VSCode, GitHub, Cline & OpenRouter
In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll walk you through the complete process of setting up a powerful AI development environment that allows you to create professional websites without writing a single line of code. Perfect for beginners and non-developers who want to harness the power of AI for web development.
⏱️ Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Installing Visual Studio Code
01:38 - Configuring VSCode Settings
02:43 - Setting Up Project Folders
03:54 - Installing Cline Extension
04:11 - Creating GitHub Account
04:58 - Connecting VSCode to GitHub
05:53 - Setting Up OpenRouter API
06:46 - Working with AI Models
07:40 - Creating Your First Website
08:33 - Live Website Demo
09:00 - Making Code Changes
10:15 - Deploying to GitHub Pages
11:38 - Using Different AI Models
12:57 - Cost Comparison (DeepSeek vs Cloud)
13:56 - Making Website Improvements
15:04 - Working with Images
16:59 - Aesthetic Improvements
18:14 - GitHub Deployment
19:31 - Adding Shopping Cart Functionality
20:52 - Icon Optimization
22:12 - Checkout Implementation
24:16 - Advanced Styling
26:14 - Final Touches and Review
🛠️ Tools & Resources Used:
Visual Studio Code (Latest Version)
ClineAI Extension
GitHub Account (Free)
OpenRouter API
DeepSeek Chat Model
Cloud 3.5 Sonnet Model
💰 Cost Breakdown:
OpenRouter Credits: Starting from $5
DeepSeek Usage: ~$0.14 per million tokens
Cloud 3.5 Sonnet: ~$3.75 per million tokens
GitHub Pages: Free hosting
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Complete environment setup from scratch
Creating professional e-commerce websites
Working with AI coding assistants
Version control with GitHub
Deploying live websites
Cost optimization strategies
Responsive design implementation
Shopping cart functionality
Checkout system integration
🔥 Key Features Covered:
No coding required
Professional e-commerce functionality
Responsive design
Shopping cart system
Product management
Image optimization
Custom styling
Version control
Live deployment
👉 Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills
Internet connection
Windows/Mac computer
Credit card for OpenRouter
🎁 Additional Resources:
GitHub Repository: [Your Repository Link]
OpenRouter Registration: openrouter.ai
VSCode Download: code.visualstudio.com
❓ Need Help?
Leave your questions in the comments below! I respond to every comment and am here to help you succeed in your web development journey.
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