Codelab Session: Vibe Code with Gemini in Google AI Studio

In this codelab, we will build a "Snake & Beats" web application, a retro Snake game with an integrated music player. You will use Gemini to generate a single-file React application with a neon aesthetic, then version control and deploy it to Cloud Run.

What you'll do

• Build & Prompt: Use Google AI Studio's "Build" mode to generate a working game from a single prompt.

• Refine with System Instructions: "Vibe Check" your AI by setting a persistent persona for future edits.

• Save to GitHub: Bootstrap a new repository directly from AI Studio.

• Deploy to Cloud Run: Ship your game to Google Cloud Run with one click.

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 and Cloud Run.

What you'll need

• Chrome web browser

• A Gmail account

• A Cloud Project with billing enabled

• A Gemini API Key

• A GitHub Account