We’ve been using Vertex AI for our RAG pipeline built around Cloud Storage files and BigQuery data. So far, it’s been working great with the new Gemini version. Semantic search is also working well.
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I’ve been using Nana Banana 2 to generate images whenever I need them, whether it’s for my YouTube channel, for myself, or for a project. What I really like is how simple the UI and UX are. By “simple,” I mean I can select the tool I want from the tools pane in Google Gemini in a single click, and then I’m able to generate images very easily for my work.
On the integrations side, since I have a Google Pro subscription, everything feels far easier because the apps are integrated. The photos I generate in Gemini automatically show up in my Google Workspace as images, and that’s something I genuinely love—having the whole Google space under one roof.
As for performance, with the Pro subscription I haven’t faced any issues so far. It’s always been smooth to generate and create cool stuff, and I honestly haven’t experienced any lag. When I generate images through ChatGPT, I usually end up in a trial-and-error situation, but with Nana Banana it generally ensures the images I generate are in line with what I want. Basically, I don’t have to sit and rectify each and every point.
When it comes to the AI part, I’d say the AI intelligence plays a crucial role. Sometimes, while generating images, I have a few reference images for the design, but not every time do I have the exact tools or materials to create something of my own. In those cases, I give Nana Banana an image reference, and it tends to give me the kind of design—or design material—I want, whether that’s a cool background, an overlay, or an effect that I can paste onto my work.
For support and onboarding, I’d say it’s very, very easy. Google does have a free tier plan, but I generate several images and I’m on the Pro plan. In India, the pricing for me is roughly around 450 rupees a month, which feels quite affordable considering the discounts and promotional offers. Overall, onboarding is basically plug-and-play: you pay and start using the product—no ifs, no buts.