Generative AI has been gaining traction in the past years and many organizations are exploring ways of using it. Behind the cool demos available, integrating generative AI into projects requires careful consideration of its inherent caveats and potential limitations. This talk will demystify the complexities surrounding generative models, focusing on key patterns, best practices, and essential caveats relevant to developers' day-to-day work. Throughout the session, I will emphasize a hands-on, practical approach, offering tools, resources, and simplified techniques that busy developers can readily integrate into their workflows.