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Code Smarter, Not Harder How to Build AI-driven Apps with Gemini

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Code Smarter, Not Harder How to Build AI-driven Apps with Gemini

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Summary of Workshop on Building AI-Driven Apps with Gemini

Event Overview

  • Date: Workshop held as a precursor to International Women’s Day celebration.
  • Partnerships: Organized by GDG Cloud Edmonton in partnership with Women Techmakers and sponsored by Alio.
  • Goal: To empower women and minority groups in tech.

Topics Covered

  1. Introduction to AI and Code Efficiency
    • Discussion on how coding has evolved from hard-coded approaches to smart coding with AI tools.
    • Focus on using AI to automate repetitive tasks, improve productivity, and streamline processes.
  2. Gemini AI Overview
    • Gemini, Google’s advanced AI model, enhances productivity by processing natural language, generating code, and summarizing information.
    • Practical applications include automating meeting notes and action items.
  3. Workshop Hands-On Session
    • Led by Naz Zarin Oshi, covering:
      • How to set up the Gemini API and dependencies in Python.
      • Live coding demonstration on building an AI-driven app for note-taking.
    • Participants learned to create a simple UI using Streamlit, input meeting notes, and generate concise summaries.
  4. Future Improvements & Enhancements
    • Ideas for enhancing applications with additional features like Google Tasks integration, voice-to-text support, and real-time collaboration tools.
  5. Closing Remarks & Community Building
    • Encouragement for participants to engage with the tech community and continue learning about AI and software development.
    • Resources for further learning shared, including links to GitHub repositories and Google AI documentation.

Key Takeaways

  • AI as a Tool: AI should be viewed as a tool to augment human capability, not a replacement.
  • Importance of Understanding AI: Software developers need to remain skilled in foundational programming and understand AI’s capabilities to effectively leverage it for productivity gains.
  • Networking Opportunities: Emphasis on the importance of community and networking, especially for underrepresented groups in tech.

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