This Android sample app demonstrates how to use state-of-the-art generative AI models (like Gemini) to build AI-powered features and applications. It includes both gnerative AI SDK for prototyping as well as VertexAI Firebase SDK for production-grade applications.

This guide assumes that you're familiar with using Android Studio to develop apps for Android.

Make sure that your development environment and Android app meet the following requirements:

• Android Studio (latest version or Koala canary)
• Your Android app must target API level 21 or higher.

Google AI Studio Key (for prototyping)

• Get API Key by following this guide from Google AI Studio
• Add apiKey=YOUR_KEY in local.properties
• Follow complete guide here for Quickstart: Get started with the Gemini API in Android apps (client SDK)

Gemini API using the Vertex AI for Firebase SDK (for production-grade VertexAI powered Applications)

• Setup a irebase project and connect your app to Firebase by following this guide

• File -> New -> Import Project -> Specify the root io_extended_24 folder.
• Choose the app from the run configuration dropdown list.
• Click Run.

This sample showcases the following API capablilites:

• Chat Prompts
• Function Calling