Course Overview
This course provides a practical guide to the 'Vibe Coding' methodology, enabling developers to shift their operational focus from manual syntax authoring to AI-directed logic management on Google Cloud. Participants will learn to orchestrate the full Gemini ecosystem—leveraging Gemini Code Assist for high-velocity feature development and the Gemini CLI Agent for complex, multi-file system automation.
The course bridges the gap between rapid prototyping and professional engineering. Learners will master intent-based prompting strategies, 'agentic' workflows for infrastructure-as-code, and the essential 'human-in-the-loop' validation protocols required to secure and audit AI-generated software. This approach aims to drastically reduce implementation time while maintaining strict standards for security and code quality.
Who should attend
- Software Engineer: Accelerate the "idea-to-code" cycle; generate functions and unit tests instantly.
- DevOps / SRE: Automate system tasks; leverage the CLI Agent for multi-file refactoring and infrastructure generation.
- Technical Lead: Implement "Vibe Coding" workflows while enforcing strict validation and security guardrails.
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with an IDE
- Terminal commands
Helpful to be familiar with:
- Basic Web Development
Course Objectives
- Shift Mindset: Transition from manual syntax writing to high-level "Vibe Coding" (prompting for outcomes rather than typing logic).
- Micro-Workflow: Generate, refine, and test code within the IDE using Gemini Code Assist.
- Macro-Workflow: Execute complex, multi-file system tasks using natural language instructions via the Gemini CLI Agent.
- Governance: Validate and secure AI-generated code using established professional standards (The "Director" role).
Outline: AI Powered Application Development on Google Cloud (AIPADGC)
Module 1 - The Vibe Coding Revolution
Topics:
- The Vibe Shift
- The "Director" Mindset
- The Ecosystem Map
Objectives:
- Contrast traditional coding with the Vibe Coding workflow.
- Identify new skills required for prompting, reviewing, and iterating.
- Position Code Assist and CLI within the Vibe workflow.
Activities:
- 1 poll
Module 2 - The Micro Workflow | Building with Code Assist
Topics:
- Smart Completion & Generation
- The Chat Interface
- Test Generation
Objectives:
- Construct natural language prompts that generate functional code.
- Execute "Explain" and "Refine" commands for code understanding.
- Generate unit tests using single-shot prompts.
Activities:
- 1 demo, 1 poll
Module 3 - The Macro Workflow | The CLI and Agents
Topics:
- Natural Language System Control
- The "Vibe" Loop in Action
- Scaffolding & Architecture
- The Strategic Agents (Preview)
- Troubleshooting the "Vibe"
Objectives:
- Translate intent into executable shell commands.
- Execute project-wide transformations using the CLI agent.
- Rapidly prototype project structures using agentic prompts.
- Contrast tactical execution with strategic agent workflows.
- Analyze and fix system-level errors spanning multiple files.
Activities:
- 2 discussions, 3 demos
Module 4 - Security and Governance
Topics:
- The Human Guardrails
- Security and IP Risks
- Validation Protocols
Objectives:
- Critique AI outputs for hallucinations and logic gaps.
- Identify security risks in rapid AI development.
- Apply strict review protocols before committing code.
Activities:
- 1 discussion
Module 5 - AI Powered Application Development on Google Cloud: Quiz/Reflection
Topics:
- Review of Core Concepts
Objectives:
- Evaluate understanding of core course concepts through scenario-based questions.
Activities:
- 5 scenario-based multiple choice questions