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In this deep dive, Nohe explores how to implement the hybrid SDK for Firebase AI Logic on Android. One of the biggest headaches in mobile AI is deciding between a cloud model (reliable but costly) and an on-device model (fast but fragmented). Now, you don't have to choose. With Hybrid Inference, your app can prefer the local model already managed by Android’s AICore and seamlessly fall back to Gemini 3.1 Flash in the cloud if the device isn't compatible.
firebase • Apr 16, 2026

Implement hybrid inference in Android using Firebase AI Logic

In this deep dive, Nohe explores how to implement the hybrid SDK for Firebase AI Logic on Android. One of the biggest headaches in mobile AI is deciding between a cloud model (reliable but costly) and an on-device model (fast but fragmented). Now, you don't have to choose. With Hybrid Inference, your app can prefer the local model already managed by Android’s AICore and seamlessly fall back to Gemini 3.1 Flash in the cloud if the device isn't compatible.

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Simplify your Firebase development workflow by using Cloud Shell directly within the Firebase Console. Nohe demonstrates how Cloud Shell eliminates the need for local tool installations and complex environment setups, allowing you to control Firebase projects, deploy Cloud Functions, and experiment with new web apps effortlessly. Discover how built-in tools like Node.js, Git, Firebase CLI, and Gemini CLI enable tasks such as image conversion and web app deployment, all from a pre-authenticated Google Cloud environment.
firebase • Mar 19, 2026

Cloud Shell in Firebase Console

Simplify your Firebase development workflow by using Cloud Shell directly within the Firebase Console. Nohe demonstrates how Cloud Shell eliminates the need for local tool installations and complex environment setups, allowing you to control Firebase projects, deploy Cloud Functions, and experiment with new web apps effortlessly. Discover how built-in tools like Node.js, Git, Firebase CLI, and Gemini CLI enable tasks such as image conversion and web app deployment, all from a pre-authenticated Google Cloud environment.

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In this episode of Tech Sits, Rody and Nohe dive into their latest development projects and AI workflows. Topics covered in this episode: Genkit: An overview of the AI orchestration framework for full-stack applications. Continuous Improvement Loops (Kaizen): Using models like Mistral and Gemini to iteratively refine AI outputs. Vertex AI Model Garden: Accessing serverless models without managing infrastructure. Operational Transparency: Exploring how the Gemini CLI streams thinking tokens to improve user experience. Developer Portfolio Rebuilds: Rody shares his process for rebuilding his website using AI Studio, React, and Astro. Automating Metadata: Embedding Gemma 3N to auto-generate blog descriptions and surface related posts via KNN queries. Astro Galleries: Creating photo galleries with masonry layouts and lightboxes.
genkit • Mar 11, 2026

Genkit, AI Continuous Improvement & Astro Website Builds

In this episode of Tech Sits, Rody and Nohe dive into their latest development projects and AI workflows. Topics covered in this episode: Genkit: An overview of the AI orchestration framework for full-stack applications. Continuous Improvement Loops (Kaizen): Using models like Mistral and Gemini to iteratively refine AI outputs. Vertex AI Model Garden: Accessing serverless models without managing infrastructure. Operational Transparency: Exploring how the Gemini CLI streams thinking tokens to improve user experience. Developer Portfolio Rebuilds: Rody shares his process for rebuilding his website using AI Studio, React, and Astro. Automating Metadata: Embedding Gemma 3N to auto-generate blog descriptions and surface related posts via KNN queries. Astro Galleries: Creating photo galleries with masonry layouts and lightboxes.

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