GDG St. Louis is back! Join us for our Build With AI event with the fabulous Holt Skinner!

Intro to Vibe Coding with Google AI Studio

AI is changing how we build software, making it easier than ever to rapidly prototype ideas, a process often called "Vibe Coding." Keeping up with these changes can feel overwhelming, so this session is designed to give you a clear, practical entry point. Whether you are a software engineer, product manager, designer, or tech leader, this beginner-friendly guide will show you how to use Google AI Studio to build and deploy web applications quickly. No prior AI experience is required; whether you are brand new to these tools or an early adopter, you will find practical ways to expand your toolkit.

What you'll learn

• How to use Build Mode in Google AI Studio to rapid-prototype apps.

• How to use System Instructions to maintain a consistent "coding vibe" during iteration.

• How to connect Google AI Studio to GitHub for version control and Cloud Run for deploying web apps to the public internet.

What you'll need

• Chrome web browser

• A Gmail account

• A GitHub Account (Optional)

About The Speaker

Holt Skinner is a Developer Advocate for Google Cloud AI, dedicated to helping developers across the globe harness the full potential of cutting-edge tools like Gemini. He has led the creation of numerous educational series on the Google Cloud Tech YouTube channel and is an active maintainer of Google open source repositories. Holt actively engages with developer communities to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement in AI technologies. Beyond his work in tech, Holt is also an accomplished classical singer who regularly performs in the Austin, TX area. He hails from West Plains, Missouri and is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia.