Prototyping Better Charts with Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro
I used the newly released Gemini 3 to redesign a confusing sleep tracker chart. Here is how it analyzed the flaws and generated a clearer visualization.
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Technical notes on AI agents, cloud infrastructure, and development workflows.
From Track Workout to Ridgelines with Gemini CLI
Through a process of debugging and exploration with Gemini CLI, I turned a binary data file into a visualization that truly tells the story of my workout.
A Function Index to Improve Gemini CLI's Code Context
I wrote a language-agnostic script that creates a list of functions and classes in a codebase, improving Gemini CLI's ability to perform exploratory tasks and recognize existing code when implementing new functionality.
How to Teach Gemini CLI to Write Python Scripts with Inline Dependencies
Teach Gemini CLI to write executable, single-file Python scripts with an inline dependency block, a technique that lets you run scripts without having to run pip install first.
More on: Gemini CLI: Google's coding agent for the terminal →
How to Add a Tool to Your ADK Agent
Extend your ADK agent's capabilities by adding custom tools. This guide shows you how to create and integrate a Python function as a tool, allowing your agent to interact with external systems and data.
A Fast Way to Get Started with Agent Development Kit on Google Cloud
Learn how to set up a local agent development environment, create a new agent, and run the ADK web UI.
More on: Google ADK: Google's open-source framework for creating AI agents →
Figuring Out How Audio Overviews Are Structured
By transcribing and analyzing Gemini's podcast-style Audio Overviews, I uncovered a replicable five-phase framework that anyone can use to transform dense documents into conversational deep dives.