How I built a Bank Location Web App in 2 minutes

This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio.

What I Built

I recently built a web/GIS application that plots bank locations on a map, and I did it with the help of AI. The app groups nearby banks into clusters, making it easier to see them, and a sidebar provides detailed information, statistics, and filtering options. I started with a simple CSV file of bank data and a prompt that basically said: "Build a web/GIS app with a map, bank clusters using Leaflet.js, a sidebar with info, and filtering. Use the provided CSV for text and stats."

Demo

My Experience

Honestly, I was blown away by how quickly and accurately the AI generated the code for a complete web application. I'm talking about a fully functional front-end with a Leaflet.js map, data handling, and interactive features like clustering and a detailed sidebar. It was incredible to just describe what I wanted and watch the AI turn that into working code, complete with data visualizations and filters.

The biggest lesson I learned is that AI can be a powerful co-pilot in the development process. It drastically cuts down on the time spent writing repetitive or boilerplate code, which let me focus on the unique parts of the project. This experience really opened my eyes to the potential of AI to make web development more accessible to everyone, not just seasoned developers. It's a game-changer.