Copilot
GitHub Copilot is one of the most well-known coding AI assistants around. This VS Code extension from GitHub is like having an incredibly smart pair programmer by your side at all times. It can generate code suggestions on the fly as you type, provide explanations and examples, and even refactor existing code.
Cody
Cody is another versatile AI assistant that aims to turbocharge your coding workflow from all angles. The standout feature is the AI autocomplete, which can fill in full functions and even entire files with just a brief prompt. The context awareness is top-notch, with Cody able to understand and extend your existing code seamlessly.
CodeGPT
This VS Code extension brings the power of ChatGPT directly into your coding environment. With a simple comment, you can ask CodeGPT to generate functions, classes, full programs – you name it – in any programming language.
But CodeGPT goes far beyond just code generation. You can use it for debugging, refactoring, writing documentation, answering technical questions, and more. The natural language processing is super impressive, allowing you to have back-and-forth conversations without clunky syntax restrictions. There’s also integration with services like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex for even more capabilities.
Amazon Q Developer
This one works across a host of IDEs and code editors beyond just VS Code, like JetBrains, CloudNine, and AWS Cloud services. The core functionality lets you describe coding tasks in plain comments, and Q Developer will generate relevant code suggestions and completion tailored to your project’s context.
Q Developer shines on larger enterprise projects with its ability to ingest and learn from an organization’s proprietary codebases for smarter recommendations. There are also security scanning and admin controls for professional teams. Individual developers can use the basic tier for free, with paid pro options unlocking more advanced features like customisation.
