SMRTR ProgrammingAug 12, 2025Dev.to

Your Toddler's First Dev Environment in 10 Minutes

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A simple VS Code setup with the Cline AI extension lets toddlers create real software in minutes, bypassing traditional "kid-friendly" coding tools. By having children verbalize their ideas (like "make a green car website for kids") while parents type them into the AI assistant, young children can build actual projects without learning syntax, using professional tools they'll grow with for years.

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