GenAI for Java Developers 1: Getting started

Resources: https://aka.ms/JavaAndAIForBeginners https://aka.ms/genaijava In this episode, Ayan Gupta is joined by Rory who will guide you through the essential first steps of working with generative AI in Java. Just like brewing the perfect cup of coffee doesn't have to be complicated, getting started with GenAI for Java doesn't need to be intimidating when you have the right tools! Building on the introduction, this hands-on episode shows you exactly how to set up your development environment quickly and easily. You'll learn how to use GitHub Codespaces to eliminate complicated setup processes, how to fork and work with the demo repository, and how to access GitHub Models—Microsoft's online repository of AI models that you can test with for free. Rory demonstrates step-by-step how to create a fine-grained token for accessing GitHub Models, set up your dev container with all the necessary Java tools and Visual Studio Code pre-configured, and run your first "Hello World" example using the OpenAI SDK with GPT-4o mini. The best part? You can do all of this using GitHub's free tier for Codespaces, making it accessible to everyone. This tutorial is perfect for Java developers who want to start experimenting with large language models without the hassle of complex local installations. By the end of this session, you'll have a working development environment and understand the foundational tools you'll use throughout the rest of this series. Next up we'll dive deeper into core generative AI techniques, practical samples, and responsible AI practices. Don't forget to subscribe and follow along! 0:00 - Introduction: Making AI Simple Like Instant Coffee 0:23 - Why Getting Started Is the Scariest Part 0:54 - Setting Up the Demo Repository 1:01 - Forking the Generative AI for Beginners Java Repo 1:26 - Creating Your GitHub Codespace 1:51 - Creating a Fine-Grained Token for GitHub Models 2:42 - Configuring Your Dev Container 3:04 - Running Your First GitHub Models Example 3