Introducing the new vibe coding in AI Studio

Key Concepts

• VIP Coding Experience: A new feature in Google AI Studio designed to simplify the creation of AI-powered applications.
• Google AI Studio: A platform for building and deploying AI models and applications.
• Build Tab: The specific section within Google AI Studio where users can initiate the app-building process.
• Model Selection: The ability to choose from various AI models like nanobanana, vio, and Google Search.
• Feature Selection: The option to integrate specific AI capabilities such as speech generation or image generation.
• Natural Language Prompting: Describing the desired app functionality using plain English.
• "I'm Feeling Lucky" Button: A feature that generates random app ideas for inspiration.
• Gemini: The AI model powering the app generation process.
• Iterative Development: The ability to refine and improve the generated app after its initial creation.
• Vibe Code: A colloquial term suggesting a more intuitive and enjoyable coding or development experience.

New VIP Coding Experience in Google AI Studio

This video introduces the initial phase of a new "VIP coding experience" within Google AI Studio, aimed at making the development of AI-powered applications more accessible.

Accessing the Build Tab

To access this new functionality, users should navigate to ai.studio and then select the "build" tab. This will present a new starting screen designed to guide users in creating AI-powered apps.

Core Functionality: Building AI Apps

The process involves several key steps:

1. Model and Feature Selection: Users can choose from a range of available AI models, including "nanobanana," "vio," and "Google search." Additionally, specific features like "generate speech" can be selected.
2. Describing the App: Users then describe the desired application using natural language. For example, "Build an AI photo editing app with helpful voice instructions."
3. Initiating App Generation: Clicking the "build" button triggers Gemini, the AI model, to process the request and construct the application.

Inspiration and Random App Ideas

For users unsure of what to build, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button offers random app ideas. Examples provided include:

• An interactive map-based chatbot utilizing Google Search and chatbot features.
• An app to design a dream garden by generating layouts and plant visuals based on user preferences, using "imagine" for image generation and chatbot capabilities for more complex thinking.

Example: Dream Garden Designer App

The video demonstrates the creation of a "dream garden designer" app. The process involved:

• Prompt: "create an app that helps me design my dream garden by generating layouts and plant visuals based on my preferences."
• Model/Features Used: Imagine (for image generation), chatbot feature, and more complex thinking capabilities.
• Generation Time: The app was generated in "a little over one minute."
• App Components: The resulting app included a layout planner, a plant visualizer, and a gardening assistant with a chatbot feature.

Iterative Development and Next Steps

While the initial styling of the generated app might not be perfect, the platform allows users to "iterate" and "vibe code" their app. Users are encouraged to try out the new VIP coding experience by visiting ai.studio and navigating to the "build app build" tab.

Conclusion

The new VIP coding experience in Google AI Studio aims to democratize AI app development by enabling users to describe their desired applications in natural language and have Gemini generate them. The platform supports model and feature selection, offers inspiration through random ideas, and facilitates iterative refinement of the generated applications.