Gemini Build Platform Experience


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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Gemini Build is an AI-powered platform for building user interfaces, functioning similarly to platforms like Lovable, Bolt, and Replit. It enables the creation of AI-driven systems, specifically leveraging Google's Gemini models. As a free user across all these platforms, a key difference I observed is Gemini Build's generous token usage limits, which facilitate extensive building and iteration.

The platform is currently in an experimental phase, and I anticipate further enhancements over time.

Pros of Gemini Build:

  • Free to Use: No cost involved for basic usage.
  • Fast Performance: Notably quicker compared to other similar platforms.
  • Generous Usage Limits: High token allowances for development.
  • Automatic Gemini API Integration: Seamless, built-in support for connecting with the Gemini API.
  • Built-in Code Editor: Allows direct modification of the generated code within the platform.
  • Downloadable Output: Ability to download the developed system, application, or website.
  • Checkpoints: Provides review points/checkpoints to revert code to a previous state.
  • Shareable Project Link: Easy sharing of the project's editing link.

Cons of Gemini Build:

  • Gemini Model Exclusivity: Limited to using only Gemini models for development.
  • No GitHub Integration (Yet): Lacks support for connecting with GitHub repositories.
  • False Positives on Execution: Occasionally claims to have executed instructions without actually doing so. This is likely a recurring bug that I've encountered frequently.
  • Exclusive React Usage: The platform relies solely on React for front-end development. (Uncertain if this is an advantage or a drawback).

Note: You'll typically need to implement a backend proxy to securely handle API key usage. While not a direct drawback of the platform itself, it represents an additional setup step.

Platform Link: https://aistudio.google.com/apps