
James O'Reilly
James is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google, where he empowers developers with the transformative power of generative AI and Firebase Studio. Having worked in technology for what one colleague called "eons in Internet years," his career has been dedicated to improving the user experience. He was an engineering leader for the original HBO GO, led the teams for over a dozen of Discovery's "GO" streaming apps, and once upon a time a Flash evangelist. James is a passionate leader who excels at building and mentoring world-class engineering teams, always happy to "own the gap" between technology and user experience.
AI-powered JavaScript Development
JSNation US 2025

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AI-powered JavaScript Development

Discover Firebase Studio, Google's new AI-powered, cloud-based workspace designed to supercharge your JavaScript development. Integrating a CodeOSS IDE, Gemini AI assistance, and Firebase JS SDK, Studio streamlines building, testing, and deploying full-stack JavaScript apps. Learn how Studio's AI accelerates coding, how templates get you started faster, and how to securely infuse your apps with the Gemini API using the production-ready Vertex AI in Firebase SDK. Key Takeaways: Leverage Firebase Studio for JavaScript; Boost productivity with AI assistance; Integrate Gemini securely via Vertex AI; Streamline your workflow from idea to deployment.