Episode 306: Gemini 2.5 Pro + Cursor - Building an Interactive 3D Landing Page

06/04/2025 17 min Temporada 1 Episodio 306

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In this episode, we revisit a previous experiment where we attempted to create an interactive 3D landing page for the AI Marketing Navigator podcast, but this time using Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro model paired with Cursor, an AI-powered code editor. We compare this approach to our previous attempt with Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Replit. After using Claude to craft an initial prompt for Gemini, we leverage Gemini 2.5 Pro's massive 1-million token context window to first create a detailed implementation guide for itself, then execute on that guide in the Cursor environment. The results are impressive - a working 3D space environment where users can navigate through podcast episodes represented as celestial objects, with interactive elements allowing exploration of content. We witness how quickly modern AI models can transform conceptual ideas into functional prototypes, demonstrating the potential of "vibe coding" approaches for marketers who need to rapidly visualize and test creative digital experiences.KeywordsGemini 2.5 ProInteractive 3D WebThree.jsRapid PrototypingAI-Assisted DevelopmentCursor Code EditorLanding Page DesignImmersive ExperiencesVibe CodingGoogle AI StudioContext WindowPodcast VisualizationUser Experience DesignWeb DevelopmentSpatial NavigationInteractive ContentError HandlingModel ComparisonAI MarketingPrototype TestingKey TakeawaysGemini 2.5 Pro CapabilitiesMassive 1-million token context window enables detailed planning before executionStrong coding abilities, particularly with 3D web technologiesCan create working code with minimal refinement requiredSelf-documents and self-plans before implementationQuickly diagnoses and fixes errors when they occurLeverages Three.js effectively for 3D web experiencesSuccessfully bridges concept-to-implementation gapImplementation ApproachTwo-phase process: first create detailed documentation, then buildGoogle AI Studio used for initial planning and documentationCursor's AI-powered code editor used for implementationSimple copy-paste workflow with minor troubleshootingEntire project built in a single evening sessionMinimal technical knowledge required from the userOne-shot implementation with only a single error to fixFunctional ResultsInteractive 3D space environment with navigable elementsMouse-controlled movement with 360° navigation capabilitiesPodcast episodes represented as interactive celestial objectsEpisode information displays with content descriptionsAudio player placeholders for each episodeVisual navigation between episodesAmbient motion in the background environmentComparison to Previous AttemptAchieved significantly more functionality than the Claude 3.7/Replit approachCreated a truly interactive experience rather than just visual elementsAdded working navigation controls missing from previous attemptSuccessfully implemented the intended "cockpit view" conceptAccomplished more in less time with fewer iterationsPractical ApplicationsRapid prototyping of creative marketing conceptsCreating immersive brand experiences without extensive developmentVisualizing content libraries in interactive 3D environmentsTesting innovative UX concepts before full developmentBridging the gap between marketing vision and technical implementationAllowing non-technical teams to create working technical demonstrationsLinkshttps://aistudio.google.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMo-zymmMHQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-uaY96jHUU

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