Description:

Amazon CodeWhisperer is the first-ever AI-powered code completion tool that boosts developers with smart code suggestions and completions. It extends one's capabilities pertaining to AWS services, thereby increasing the efficiency of development on the AWS platform.

Features:

• Tailored code suggestions: CodeWhisperer offers code suggestions personalized based on the user’s existing code and comments.

• Popular programming languages and IDEs: The application can identify written codes for such programming languages as Python, Java, JavaScript; it also integrates well with most IDEs, such as Visual Studio Code and IntelliJ IDEA.

• Integrates with AWS Services: Because it is a product of Amazon, so CodeWhisperer is integrated with other AWS services, which include Lambda functions or S3 storage solutions.

• Built-in security scans: To ensure the security of your applications, CodeWhisperer includes integrated security scans that detect potential vulnerabilities in generated code.

• Reference tracker for open-source code: This feature helps you monitor open-source libraries used in your projects by providing relevant documentation links within the coding environment itself.

• Bias avoidance: The AI-powered suggestion engine is designed to prevent biases based on race, gender, or nationality when generating recommendations.

Pros:

• Enhances productivity within the AWS ecosystem.

• It is scanning for security issues and vulnerabilities.

• It is updated with new features and improvements.

Cons:

• Limited to AWS service integration.

• Can be expensive for larger teams.

• Requires internet access for AI suggestions.

Pricing:

• Free: Limited usage, ideal for individual developers to try the service.

Professional Plan: $19 per user per month