
Introduction to the course structure and the "vibe coding" philosophy.
A primer on LLMs and the fundamentals of using GenAI while coding.
1. The New Era of Software Development
Introduce the idea that development is no longer just typing code line-by-line.
Visual: Split screen showing traditional IDE vs someone talking to Gemini.
Hook: “What if your code editor could think with you?”
2. What is Gen AI?
Define Generative AI: systems that generate text, code, or media from prompts.
Briefly explain LLMs (e.g., Gemini, PaLM 2) and their training on code + natural language.
Visual: Simple diagram of user → prompt → LLM → code output.
3. What is Vibe Coding?
Define "vibe coding" as a conversational, iterative workflow with Gen AI tools.
Key characteristics: intuitive, fluid, and rapid prototyping.
Visual: Flowchart showing prompt → test → repeat
4. What You’ll Learn in This Course
Tease what’s ahead: building real apps.
Tone: encouraging and visionary.
Visual: Roadmap slide – “Prompt → Prototype → Deploy”
How Gemini can greatly increase coding efficiency
1. From Typing to Prompting: A Paradigm Shift
Open with the shift from manual coding to collaborative AI-assisted development.
Key Message: “Gemini doesn’t just complete code, it helps you think through it.”
2. Gemini’s Unique Contextual Awareness
Explain how Gemini integrates with Google Workspace, Gmail and Docs.
Context-aware: understands what's in your doc, sheet, or notebook.
Visual: Animated flowchart showing Gemini pulling context from multiple sources.
3. Conversational Debugging & Refactoring
Show how you can ask Gemini to fix a bug, optimize a function, or explain code.
Example: “Can you make this more efficient?” → Gemini revises the function.
Visual: Side-by-side view of prompt + code revision happening in real time.
4. How We are Using it
Walk through the common use cases:
Explain were going to be very simple and just use the Canvas feature within Gemini
Visual: Icons or short clips for each use case with minimal text.
5. Preparing to Build: What This Means for You (1 min)
Recap what Gemini empowers you to do: rapid prototyping, multi-modal interaction, reduced boilerplate.
Bridge to next video: “But why Gemini? Why not Copilot or ChatGPT?”
Visual: Slide showing Gemini icon with arrows toward “Speed,” “Clarity,” “Ecosystem Fit”
Overview of the specs and advantages of using Gemini vs other Chatbots
1. What Sets Gemini Apart
Natively integrates to many popular services
Is probably one of the most intelligent LLM coder spec wise
2. Specs That Matter
Highlights of Gemini 2.5:
2M+ token context window
Multimodal (text, code, image, docs, video)
Performance on code benchmarks (briefly touch on benchmarks)
Visual: Stats slide with visual badges/icons rather than plain numbers
3. The Ecosystem Advantage
Gemini aligns directly with other Google services like Firebase, Vertex AI, AppSheet, and Cloud Functions.
Visual: Map of Google services with Gemini in the center
Using Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and Sheets for code scaffolding and ideation.
Integration across Platforms
Being integrated in multiple platforms makes it incredibly easy to transfer information between sections of the development stage
Example: brainstorm an idea on Socs, transfer that to Gemini to code, transfer to firebase or vertex AI to further develop your application
Outlining what we’re building: a smart assistant app for event planning.
1. What Are We Building?
Introduce the final project: an application that helps users plan events by managing RSVPs, suggesting dates, and sending reminders.
Visual: App mockup or high-level feature diagram.
2. Why an Event Planner?
Explain why this app was chosen:
Relatable use case
Requires real logic + dynamic content
Perfect for testing Gemini + Google integrations
Visual: Slide showing “Real-World Relevance” (home, school, clubs, small businesses)
3. Tools We’ll Use (30 sec)
Quick intro to the tech stack:
Gemini (for ideation + code generation)
Colab (for logic + AI interactions)
Visual: Toolchain diagram with arrows showing integration
Generate the core application logic using the Gemini Canvas feature.
1. Welcome to Gemini Canvas (1 min)
Quick walkthrough of the Gemini Canvas interface: left-side prompt, right-side code output.
Highlight: multi-turn conversations, live editing, and version memory.
Tip: “Think of Canvas as your coding whiteboard + AI pair programmer.”
2. Framing the Prompt (2 min)
Show how to write a clear, high-context prompt to generate the main logic.
Explain how to structure your ask:
Be specific about inputs/outputs
Include purpose/context
Properly test if your application follows all aspects of the project
1. Reviewing & Iterating on Output
Walk through the output code: line-by-line review of what Gemini gave back.
Identify what’s good (function names, logic flow) and what needs refining.
Show how to ask follow-up prompts like:
“Can you simplify this?”
“Add error handling”
“Make this suitable for Google Cloud Functions”
2. Modularizing + Expanding Features
Prompt Gemini to break out logic:
Add features that Gemini might have forgotten
Use this as an opportunity to demonstrate:
Code versioning in Canvas
Add finish touches and test full functionality of the application
1. Quick Recap of What We Built
Remind the learner of the app’s key parts:
User input form
Gemini-generated logic
Visual: Run the app from top to bottom once.
2. Clean Up the Code
Use Gemini to:
Add inline comments
Rename variables for clarity
Remove unused code blocks
Prompt Example: “Clean this script and add comments for clarity.”
Visual: Gemini refactoring the code in real time.
3. UI/UX Touch-Ups (30 sec)
Adjust labels, messages, or button styles in the front end (Sheets, AppSheet, or HTML).
Optional: Prompt Gemini for UI text improvements
“Rewrite this confirmation message to be friendlier.”
Finishing the UI and integrating the APIs.
How to prompt smarter, validate AI-generated output, and iterate effectively.
A sneak peek at Google’s roadmap for Gemini and Android Studio AI integration.
Reviewing the main takeaways and outlining next steps for your journey. Also introduce Google ADK
Wraps up the course by summarizing key skills gained in AI-powered application development with Google's Gen AI tools. Learners are encouraged to continue their journey through real-world experimentation, community involvement, and Google certifications. The video outlines practical next steps such as staying updated with Google's Gen AI services, building projects with Gemini and its extensions, and exploring tools like Colab and Google Workspace. It also highlights ways to contribute to the broader AI developer community.
What if you could build fully functional apps without writing code line by line—just by having a conversation with AI? Traditional development can be slow and technical, but with Google’s generative AI tools, that’s changing fast.
Welcome to Vibe Coding with Google: AI-Powered Application Development! I’m Prof. Reza (Dr. Reza Moradinezhad), an AI scientist and educator with over a decade of experience in computer science and AI—having worked alongside teams at MIT Media Lab, CMU, and Harvard.
In this course, I’ll walk you through a new way of building: Vibe Coding—a conversational, intuitive workflow that lets you prototype real apps using natural language and AI. I’ve designed this course for developers, no-code builders, and anyone curious about how to work smarter with AI, even if you’ve never touched a line of code.
Unlike other AI coding courses, this one is built entirely around Google’s native ecosystem. You’ll learn using Gemini, Gemini Extensions, Workspace tools, and Colab, gaining hands-on experience with tools that are already deeply integrated into your daily workflows.
By the end, you won’t just understand the theory—you’ll walk away having built a complete smart assistant app and the skills to keep building on your own. From prompt engineering to rapid deployment, you’ll be ready to apply what you’ve learned to real-world problems.
Let’s dive into vibe coding and catch a glimpse of the future of app development.
Key Takeaways
A practical understanding of the "vibe coding" workflow for rapid AI application development.
Hands-on experience building a functional application by integrating Gemini and external APIs.
The ability to leverage Google's full AI ecosystem (Workspace, Gemini Advanced, Extensions) for real-world projects.
Proficiency in prompt engineering techniques for effective code generation, scaffolding, and automation.
Skills Included
Prompt engineering for code generation and workflow automation.
Using Gemini within Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
Building and scaffolding applications with Gemini in a notebook environment.
Integrating APIs and external services using Gemini Extensions.
Rapid prototyping and iterative development of AI-powered applications.
Best practices for validating and debugging AI-generated code.