3 pro tips to elevate your Firebase skills in the Firebase console

Whether you’re just getting started with Firebase or you’re a seasoned Firebase developer juggling multiple projects, we can help you elevate your Firebase skills! With a modernized landing page offering improved project interaction and adding more AI-assistance from Gemini for developing your app, you can be a Firebase console power user.

The updated Firebase console project page
The updated Firebase console project page

Get started with sample apps and Gemini guidance

Getting started with Firebase is simpler than you think. Here are a few ways to dive in:

Try out a sample app

Firebase offers various sample apps that you can explore to understand its products and capabilities. Open a sample app for inspiration or dig into the code to start learning.

A zoomed-in view of the Firebase console project page to a section titled "Try out a sample app" with two AI-powered samples below.
A zoomed-in view of the Firebase console project page to a section titled "Try out a sample app" with two AI-powered samples below.

Start coding using one of the templates in Firebase Studio

Firebase Studio is a convenient web-based workspace for app development (an IDE) that provides pre-configured templates, allowing you to quickly start coding and experimenting.

Get AI-assistance from Gemini

If you’re starting a new app or enhancing an existing app, Gemini can use context from your Firebase project to create tailored responses to help you dive deeper into specific products and features. Here are a few examples on how Gemini can help you integrate best with Firebase services.

  • You can ask Gemini to recommend products to use for your app, you describe your app and Gemini describes the products for you to integrate.
  • You can ask Gemini to recommend how to integrate AI features in your app, Gemini will help choose the best AI solution and provide a step by step integration guide including code snippets.

Leverage search and filters to easily find projects and information

Search & filter

Search by project name, project ID, or workspace (Firebase Studio app) to easily locate a specific project. Filter the projects down to a specific subset, for example those tagged as production projects.

A zoomed-in view of the Firebase console project page that has a search field with a list of projects below it. There's a tooltip that says "Search by project name, project ID, or workspace (Firebase Studio app)"
A zoomed-in view of the Firebase console project page that has a search field with a list of projects below it. There's a tooltip that says "Search by project name, project ID, or workspace (Firebase Studio app)"

Star

Star your frequently accessed projects to quickly sort those projects to the top of the list every time you go to the Firebase console. Remember that every Firebase project is a Google Cloud project so you can quickly see a list of starred projects in both the Firebase console and the Google Cloud console.

View project details

Identify project attributes – including pricing plan and the type of apps in the project – by hovering over the project in the list.

The Firebase console now provides a more unified experience for accessing your Firebase projects and Firebase Studio apps.

Start a new Firebase Studio app

Directly from the Firebase console, access the Firebase Studio list of templates supporting numerous frameworks to build AI-infused apps right in your browser.

A zoomed-in view of the Firebase console project page that has a button labeled "Start coding an app" with the Firebase Studio logo
A zoomed-in view of the Firebase console project page that has a button labeled "Start coding an app" with the Firebase Studio logo

Open your Firebase Studio app

From the projects and workspaces list, you can search and directly open an existing Firebase Studio app.

Give it a try

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, the streamlined Firebase console and integrated Firebase Studio apps are designed to help you elevate your skills and focus on building amazing apps. By leveraging these tips, you’ll transform your Firebase experience, making it more organized, efficient, and productive.