Get Your Gemini API Key
Before you can write any code, you'll need an API key. This key acts as a unique identifier for your application, allowing Google to authenticate your requests and track usage. And the best part? You don't have to spend a dime to start experimenting. Google's free tier provides a generous number of requests per minute, which is more than enough for development and testing.
Getting the key is simple:
- Go to the Google AI Studio website.
- Click the "Get API Key" button.
- On the next screen, click "Create API Key".
An alphanumeric key will be generated. Important: Treat this key like a password. Never share it, commit it to a public repository, or embed it directly in client-side code. For a real application, you would use a secure server-side method to store and use the key.