📅 Event Details

Date: Friday, February 7th, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MYT)

Venue: Asia Pacific University (APU) Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online via Bevy)

Duration: 2 Hours

Speaker: Vrijraj Singh (Google Developer Expert!)

🎯 About This Workshop

Ready to build modern, scalable AI-powered applications? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to create full-stack web applications using the Firebase ecosystem and integrate Generative AI capabilities with the Gemini API.

This workshop will take you from "Hello World" to a deployed AI-powered application. You'll master Firebase services, learn to integrate Google's Gemini models, and ship a live application—all in just 2 hours. Perfect for KitaHack 2026 participants looking to prototype and deploy quickly!

👥 Who Should Attend?

This workshop is perfect for:

• Students & Beginners with basic web development skills looking for deployment-ready knowledge

• KitaHack 2026 Participants who need to prototype and ship products quickly

• Web Developers wanting to add GenAI capabilities to their applications

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, & CSS

• Node.js installed on local machines

• (Optional) Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts

📚 What You'll Learn

By the end of this workshop, you will:

✅ Master Firebase basics for full-stack application development

✅ Set up Firebase Authentication for secure user management

✅ Connect the Gemini API to your web frontend effectively

✅ Use Firebase Hosting to deploy applications

✅ Navigate Google AI Studio and Gemini CLI for rapid prototyping

✅ Ship a live, deployed AI-powered application with a working URL

⏱️ Workshop Agenda

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Introduction & Setup

2:30 PM - 3:50 PM | Firebase Workshop (Hands-On)

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM | Q&A and Wrap Up

🛠️ Tools & Platforms

• Firebase (Auth, Hosting, Firestore, Cloud Functions)

• Gemini CLI for streamlined model interaction

• Google AI Studio for prompt prototyping

• Stepwik.com for step-wise guide reference

📦 Resources Provided

• Dedicated Codelab Link

• GitHub Repository with starter code

• Step-by-step documentation

💡 Why This Workshop?

This is your KitaHack 2026 kick-off! Learn the essential skills you need to build, deploy, and ship AI-powered applications during the hackathon. You'll walk away with a complete, working application and the confidence to build more.

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📧 Questions?

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