# Getting Started with Gemini

This directory contains notebooks that will help you get started with the Gemini family of models on Google Cloud.

## Notebooks

- [Intro to Gemini 2.5 Flash](intro_gemini_2_5_flash.ipynb): Learn how to use the Gemini 2.5 Flash model, a hybrid reasoning model with extended thinking capabilities.
- [Intro to Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite](intro_gemini_2_5_flash_lite.ipynb): Learn how to use Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, Google's highly cost-effective model optimized for high-volume, low-latency workloads like classification and translation.
- [Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana 🍌) Generation](intro_gemini_2_5_image_gen.ipynb): Learn how to use the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model for text-to-image generation and conversational image editing using the Google Gen AI SDK.
- [Intro to Gemini 2.5 Pro](intro_gemini_2_5_pro.ipynb): Learn how to use Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google's advanced reasoning model, for complex problem-solving tasks.
- [Gemini 3 Pro Image (Nano Banana Pro 🍌) Generation](intro_gemini_3_image_gen.ipynb): Learn how to use the Nano Banana Pro image model for high-quality text-to-image generation, conversational editing, and viewing its thought process.
- [Intro to Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite](intro_gemini_3_1_flash_lite.ipynb): Get started with Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite using the Google Gen AI SDK to explore key model capabilities and new API features.
- [Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image (Nano Banana 2 Lite 🍌) Generation](intro_gemini_3_1_flash_lite_image_gen.ipynb): Learn how to use the low-latency Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image model for high-volume image generation and editing.
- [Gemini 3.1 Flash Image (Nano Banana 2 🍌) Generation](intro_gemini_3_1_flash_image_gen.ipynb): Learn how to use the Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model for state-of-the-art image generation and conversational editing with visible thought processes.
- [Intro to Gemini 3.1 Pro](intro_gemini_3_1_pro.ipynb): Discover the architectural and performance improvements of Gemini 3.1 Pro, featuring enhanced stability, grounding, and reasoning.
- [Intro to Gemini 3.5 Flash](intro_gemini_3_5_flash.ipynb): Explore Gemini 3.5 Flash, engineered to power high-speed, cost-efficient, and complex developer and agentic workflows with multi-step reasoning.
- [Getting Started with Chat with Gemini](intro_gemini_chat.ipynb): Learn how to implement multi-turn chat conversations using the Gemini models and the Google Gen AI SDK.
- [Getting Started with the Gemini API in Agent Platform with cURL / REST API](intro_gemini_curl.ipynb): Learn how to interact with the Gemini API using standard REST endpoints and cURL commands.
- [Getting started with Gemini using Agent Platform in Express Mode](intro_gemini_express.ipynb): Quickstart guide for trying out core generative AI features of Gemini in Agent Platform Express Mode with minimal setup.