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Learn to build a complete AI-powered headshot application in just 16 minutes using Google's Nano Banana image model. Follow a structured 5-step development process that begins with AI-assisted specification drafting and progresses through UI scaffolding, prompt engineering for three distinct headshot styles, API integration, debugging, and real-world testing. Master practical AI coding techniques while creating an application that transforms ordinary photos into professional headshots, making this an ideal project for beginners entering AI development. Gain hands-on experience with Google's image generation API, learn effective prompt crafting strategies, and discover debugging approaches for AI-powered applications through comprehensive timestamps covering each development milestone from initial overview to final testing with actual photographs.
Syllabus
00:00 An overview of our AI headshot app
00:46 Step 1: Work with AI to draft the spec
04:00 Step 2: Building milestone 1 with the UI and scaffolding
05:55 Step 3: Creating 3 prompts for headshot styles
09:10 Step 4: Hooking up Google's Nano Banana API
11:49 Step 5: Fixing bugs and issues
12:35 Testing the complete app with real photos
Taught by
Peter Yang