In The Beginner's Guide to AI – Zed, author Steven Mcananey introduces readers to the transformative intersection of everyday coding and artificial intelligence.

The book uses Zed, an open-source, Rust‑based, AI-powered code editor, as a case study to explore how modern software development environments are integrating LLMs like Anthropic Claude and custom models.

Through a mix of practical walkthroughs and conceptual deep dives, readers learn not only how to harness AI inside Zed—but also why the same AI principles are reshaping industries worldwide.

Whether you're a coder looking to boost productivity or simply curious about AI's inner workings, this guide offers a clear, hands-on entry point.