Public Data AI Services with Vibe Coding and AI Studio

Governments and public institutions release massive amounts of open data, but turning this raw information into useful public services has historically required deep software engineering expertise. With the rise of vibe coding—using natural language to guide AI code generators—anyone can now build functional, data-driven AI applications. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of public data, API integration, and prompt-driven development. You will learn how to leverage AI Studio to process public datasets, generate clean application code using natural language, and deploy accessible civic tech services. What you will learn: Learn the fundamentals of public data portals, open APIs, and civic technology; Understand the principles of vibe coding and how to write effective prompts for code generation; Configure AI Studio to analyze, clean, and structure public datasets; Apply modern API integration techniques to connect public data sources with AI models; Build functional web prototypes using AI-generated code and structured JSON outputs; Practice troubleshooting and refining AI-generated applications through written exercises. You will start by exploring the basics of public data policies and API structures, before moving on to prompt engineering for application development and deploying your first civic AI service. Designed for beginners, civic tech enthusiasts, and aspiring developers, this course requires no prior programming experience. Start building impactful public data solutions using the power of AI-assisted coding today.