Google has launched a free version of its coding assistant, Gemini Code Assist for Individuals, designed to help developers write, debug, and understand code more efficiently.
This tool provides real-time code suggestions, explanations, and completions, making it an invaluable resource for developers, including students, freelancers, and startups.
Gemini Code Assist for Individuals is an extension of Google’s existing enterprise-focused Gemini Code Assist, but is now available to individual users at no cost. It seamlessly integrates with popular coding environments like Visual Studio Code and JetBrains, supporting multiple programming languages. Developers can interact with the assistant using natural language through a chat window, receiving suggestions and improvements for their code.
One of the standout features of Gemini Code Assist for Individuals is its generous usage limits. Users can enjoy up to 180,000 code completions per month, significantly more than the free plan offered by GitHub Copilot. Additionally, users get 240 daily chat requests, providing extensive AI-powered coding support.
In conjunction with the free personal version, Google has also introduced Gemini Code Assist for GitHub. This tool automatically reviews code for errors and suggests fixes directly within the GitHub platform, simplifying code reviews and improving software quality.
Several startups have already adopted Gemini Code Assist, praising its ability to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality. According to Ve Sharma of Adauris and Yield Guild Games, “Gemini Code Assist has dramatically accelerated our development cycles… The reduction in debugging time has been astounding.”
Google’s high-usage free AI coding assistant is set to compete with Microsoft and GitHub’s Copilot. By offering more features at no cost, Google aims to attract developers early in their careers, with the hope that some will later transition to enterprise-tier plans. The public preview of Gemini Code Assist for Individuals is now open for signups, requiring only a personal Gmail account.
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