In this workshop, application developers will learn how to ideate, prototype, build, and refine AI applications directly within their local development environment. Using Podman AI Lab, participants will explore how to run and connect AI models seamlessly, enabling hands-on experimentation. Topics include selecting the right large language model (LLM), crafting and testing prompts, working with custom data, and benchmarking performance. Additionally, we’ll dive into Instruct Lab to demonstrate how it can be used to fine-tune LLMs for specific use cases. This session is ideal for developers eager to harness the power of AI in their applications.