Chatting with the GM of CodeWhisperer, an AI-powered pair programmer for AWS
Oct 13, 2023
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In this podcast, the GM of CodeWhisperer and Amazon CodeGuru Security discuss AI-powered tools in software development, the evolution and customization of CodeWhisperer, and the challenges and potential future improvements in AI systems. They also emphasize the importance of privacy, security, and code consistency.
CodeWhisperer is an AI coding companion trained on Amazon and open-source code that provides coding suggestions in real time.
CodeWhisperer can be customized to align with an organization's code base and practices, resulting in a nearly 30% productivity gain.
Deep dives
Code Whisperer: A New Tool for Developer Productivity
Code Whisperer is a new AI-powered tool designed to enhance developer productivity. It works as an intelligent assistant, suggesting code completions and providing helpful suggestions in real-time. The tool can predict developers' actions and provide accurate suggestions even before they are needed. It supports multiple programming languages and understands various frameworks, making it versatile and useful across different development projects. Code Whisperer employs a large language model trained on billions of lines of code, enabling it to generate code quickly and accurately. With customizable features, developers can tailor Code Whisperer to align with their specific coding styles and preferences, leading to significant productivity gains. The tool is continually evolving and expanding its language support to meet the needs of developers worldwide.
Customizing Code Whisperer for Improved Efficiency
One of the key features of Code Whisperer is its customization capability. Developers can personalize Code Whisperer to understand and respond in a way that aligns with their organization's code base and internal practices. By customizing Code Whisperer, it becomes more familiar with proprietary code and can provide tailored suggestions that match the organization's coding standards and libraries. This customization enhances productivity and reduces divergence in the code base, making it easier to maintain consistency and quality across projects. Early studies have shown that customized Code Whisperer can provide a productivity gain of nearly 30%, highlighting its value in optimizing development workflows.
The Future of Code Whisperer and AI in Development
Code Whisperer represents just the beginning of AI-powered development tools. As technology advances, the possibilities for such tools are becoming more apparent. Code Whisperer's integration of AI language models enables it to understand and respond to developers' code-related queries in natural language. The tool's low latency and ability to generate code quickly improve its usability and make it an invaluable companion in the development process. The team behind Code Whisperer continues to explore new innovations and ideas, such as multi-modal models and support for additional languages. These advancements aim to further enhance developer productivity and simplify complex coding tasks, ultimately making software development more efficient and enjoyable.
CodeWhisperer is an AI coding companion trained on Amazon and open-source code that gives you coding suggestions in real time.
In addition to being general manager for CodeWhisperer, Doug is also the GM for Amazon CodeGuru Security, which uses machine learning to detect security policy violations and vulnerabilities.
