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Building AI Apps with the Gemini API

Learn to use Google's Gemini API for building AI-powered applications. Plus you'll put your skills into action by building three projects using the Gemini API.

3 Days

Average time students take to complete this course.

Last updated: November 2024

Overview

Take your first step into the world of AI application development by diving deep into a fundamental technology: Google's Gemini API. You'll learn everything there is about utilizing the API to power your AI applications with Google's leading Large Language Models.

What you'll learn

  • Learn to make API calls with Google's Gemini Pro and Pro Vision AI models for dynamic applications.
  • Understand the nuances of Gemini's multimodal models: Nano, Pro, and Ultra, for versatile AI development.
  • Master Google AI Studio for crafting freeform prompts with variables and parameters, enhancing your AI interactions.
  • Gain insights into Gemini API's generation parameters for fine-tuned control over AI response generation.
  • Dive into practical AI with three projects: develop a conversational AI agent, create an interactive "Talk to an Image" app, and build an AI-powered Image Organizer.
  • Harness prompt engineering techniques and integrate AI into classic applications for next-level development skills.

Why Learn To Build with Gemini API?

Well the answer is pretty straightforward, actually...this skill puts you at the cutting edge of tech. Picking up the Gemini API means you're learning something truly valuable. It's about more than just adding a line to your CV; it's about having the skills to make and innovate with the latest technology.

In this byte-sized course you'll learn to work with Google's Gemini Pro and Pro Vision AI models, get to grips with the different Gemini models (Nano, Pro, and Ultra), and even how to use Google AI Studio for crafting prompts that do exactly what you want.

Plus the course is hands-on, meaning you'll actually build your own AI projects! In fact, you'll be building three AI projects. That means by the end of this Gemini API course you'll have projects to add to your AI portfolio and be ready to build your own dream AI applications.

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What you'll build

The best way you learn is by doing. Not just watching endless tutorials. That's why a key part of this course is building your own AI projects. Plus they'll look great on your portfolio.

Conversational AI Agent

Conversational AI Agent

Create our very own conversational AI agent, just like ChatGPT or Google’s own Gemini chat interface. Whether you’re building a customer support chatbot or a friendly companion, this project will give you the tools to create intelligent interactions.

Talk To Images AI App

Talk To Images AI App

Create an app which you can give any image to and then ask questions about the image, such as the location or animals in the image. Plus you'll wrap it all up by creating a sleek web interface with Streamlit.

Image Organizing AI App

Image Organizing AI App

Ever been lost in a sea of confusingly named photo files? We’ve all been there. This smart app will actually look at your images, figure out what’s in them (whether it’s a mountain or your adorable pet), and then rename the files for you!

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Course curriculum

Here's an overview of what you learn in this Gemini API course.

Introduction

4 lectures

Setting Up the Environment

3 lectures

Deep Dive into Google Gemini Pro API

12 lectures

Project: Talking With an Image

6 lectures

Project: Building an AI-Powered Image Renaming Tool

3 lectures

Prompt Engineering for Gemini API

9 lectures

Where To Go From Here?

1 lectures

Meet your instructor

Your instructor (Andrei) isn't just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Andrei Dumitrescu

Hi, I'm Andrei Dumitrescu!

Andrei is a Senior Network & Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience and over 50,000+ students have taken at least one of his top-rated courses.

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Frequently asked questions

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