Mastering AI: A 6-Part Guide for 2026

Why This Series?

In 2026, AI is no longer "future technology." It's a reality changing our work and lives right now.

But the AI world moves too fast. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini... New models drop every week, and terms like "agents," "vibe coding," and "prompt engineering" keep piling up.

This series cuts through the confusion.

Complete beginners can understand from the basics
Those already using AI can become more effective
Developers, marketers, planners, students—everyone finds relevant insights

Series Overview

📘 Part 1: The Complete Guide to Generative AI

A comprehensive guide for beginners

What AI is, how it works, why it matters—solid foundations.

Definition and principles of generative AI
Overview of major services: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney
Essential terms: hallucination, prompts, tokens
Mindset for the AI era

Recommended for: AI newcomers, those confused by terminology

🤖 Part 2: AI Agents — The Protagonists of 2026

This year's hottest AI trend explained

Beyond simple chatbots: AI that thinks and acts on its own.

What are AI agents?
Analysis of Manus, Operator, Computer Use
How agents will transform workflows
Unsolved challenges

Recommended for: Those tracking latest AI trends, anyone interested in AI automation

🇨🇳 Part 3: How DeepSeek R1 Reshaped AI Competition

The seismic shift from China's open-source AI

GPT-4 level performance at 1/30th the cost? A game changer arrives.

DeepSeek R1's technical innovations
The significance of MIT-licensed open source
US vs China AI supremacy race
New opportunities for startups and developers

Recommended for: Those interested in AI industry dynamics, developers exploring open-source AI

💻 Part 4: The Future of Coding — Will AI Replace Programmers?

Deep analysis of the developer profession's future

GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code... The light and shadow of AI coding tools.

Current state and real productivity of AI coding tools
The "vibe coding" phenomenon: pros and cons
The reality of the junior developer employment crisis
What it takes to survive as a developer

Recommended for: Working developers, aspiring developers, tech team leaders

⚔️ Part 5: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini — Complete Comparison

The 3 major AI platforms: Which should you use?

The "one AI for everything" era is over. A guide to optimal choices by use case.

Latest benchmarks as of December 2025
Core strengths and weaknesses of each AI
Recommendations by purpose and profession
Price and plan comparison

Recommended for: Those deciding which AI service to use, anyone comparing multiple AIs

🎯 Part 6: AI Prompt Masterclass

The art of asking questions to get the answers you want

Same AI, completely different results depending on how you ask.

5 core prompting techniques
10 ready-to-use templates
Common mistakes and solutions
Building your prompt library

Recommended for: Everyone who wants to use AI more effectively

Reading Order Recommendations

🔰 If You're New to AI

Parts 1 → 6 → 5 recommended

Learn fundamentals, master usage, then decide which AI to use.

💼 If You Use AI at Work

Parts 5 → 6 → 2 recommended

Choose the optimal AI, deepen your skills, expand into agent automation.

👨‍💻 If You're a Developer

Parts 4 → 3 → 6 recommended

Understand AI coding realities, explore open-source opportunities, level up prompting skills.

📊 If You're Interested in the AI Industry

Parts 3 → 2 → 5 recommended

Understand global competition, grasp latest trends, compare major players.

Series Features

✅ Evergreen Content

Instead of date-dependent expressions, we focus on structural understanding. Update logs reflect the latest information.

✅ Practical Perspective

Not just theory—we answer "So what should I do?"

✅ 4 Language Support

Same quality content in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

✅ PRISM Insight

Each part ends with PRISM's unique perspective. Beyond information delivery, we answer "So What?"