Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Benefits of One-Shot Prototyping
Google AI Studio is highly effective for quickly visualizing 'what the app will look like' without needing complex codebase setups or working within existing development environments.
The 'Outsourcing' vs. 'Own Brain' Strategy
Let the AI handle 'what' the app should do, but maintain control over 'how' it functions (unique logic and branding) so your app doesn't feel generic and maintains its own identity.
Tool Selection Tips
Use Google AI Studio if you're starting a prototype from scratch. If you already have an existing codebase, use Cloud Code as it is more efficient for working within established file structures.
Prompts
Voice Journaling App Prototype Generation
Target:
Google AI Studio
build a mobileized voice journaling app. Users can see a home screen, record voice entries, and view a list of past entries.
Step by Step
Building a 'One-Shot' App Prototype with Google AI Studio
- Open your web browser and navigate to the Google AI Studio website.
- Select a suitable Gemini model (e.g., Gemini 1.5 Pro) from the dropdown menu in the right sidebar.
- Type a prompt that specifically defines the app's core functions into the text input area.
- Click the 'Run' button (Play icon) to start generating the app's code and interface.
- Wait for the AI to finish generating the entire app structure in the preview panel.
- Interactively test the app in the simulator (e.g., click the voice recording button or navigate to the home screen) to ensure it works as requested.
