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The Big News
Google just dropped something cool for coders. They've launched free AI tools that help write and fix code.
These new tools are called Gemini Code Assist for Individuals and Gemini Code Assist for GitHub. And the best part? They're completely free.
What Can These Tools Do?
Ever been stuck on a coding problem? Gemini Code Assist acts like your coding buddy.
It can help fix bugs in your code. It can write sections of code for you. It can even explain parts of code that have you scratching your head.
The tool uses Google's smart AI model that's been specially trained for coding tasks. It's pretty impressive tech.
How It Compares to the Competition
Google isn't playing around with their free offering. They're giving developers a lot of value.
You get 180,000 code completions each month. That's a whopping 90 times more than what GitHub's free Copilot plan offers.
You also get 240 chat requests daily. That's about 5 times more than what you'd get with GitHub's free plan.
Technical Power
The AI behind Code Assist has some serious muscle. It has a massive 128,000-token context window.
In simple terms? It can look at a lot more code at once than competing tools. This helps it understand complex projects better.
This extra capacity makes a big difference when working with complicated code bases.
GitHub Integration
Google also launched a tool that works directly with GitHub. It automatically checks your code for bugs.
This tool scans pull requests and suggests improvements. It's like having a second pair of eyes on your code at all times.
Google's Strategy
This move shows Google is serious about competing with Microsoft and GitHub in developer tools.
By offering such generous free tools, Google hopes to win over developers early in their careers. It's a smart play for the future.
The hope is that some of these developers will eventually upgrade to paid enterprise plans. That's where Google will make its money.
What's in the Enterprise Version?
For businesses, Google offers even more features. These include audit logs and integration with other Google Cloud products.
Companies can also customize the tool for their private code repositories. It's been on the market for about a year now.
Ready to Try It?
Developers can sign up for the free preview right away. The tools are already available.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, these new AI assistants might be worth checking out. With limits this generous, what do you have to lose?
