Google Codelab: Build Your First Database-Backed Web App with Google AI Studio and Cloud SQL (Beginner)
About This Workshop:
Tired of endless group chats, lost meeting spots, and confusion over running paces? In this hands-on codelab workshop, you will solve this everyday community problem by building Running Club - a fully functional, database-backed web app designed for local runners.
Using Google AI Studio's Build mode, you'll skip the tedious boilerplate and code setup. By simply describing what you want in plain language, you'll generate the app, automatically connect a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL database to remember your community's data, and publish it live on Cloud Run so your friends and neighbors can start using it right away!
Level: Beginner
Who It’s For:
Developers, indie hackers, students, and early-stage builders looking to quickly build and deploy AI-powered web applications.
Anyone who wants a hands-on introduction to Google's modern developer toolchain.
Prerequisites & What You Will Need:
A fully charged laptop and charging cable.
A modern web browser such as Google Chrome.
A standard Google Account to sign in to Google AI Studio.
What to Expect: Light breakfast + refreshments and a hands-on workshop.
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