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Muhammad Rameez Yousuf
Muhammad Rameez Yousuf

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Top 10 AI Tools for Developers

  1. GitHub Copilot Use: Code autocompletion, suggestions, boilerplate code generation

Technology: Powered by OpenAI Codex

Languages: Supports many (JavaScript, Python, PHP, etc.)

Platform: VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim

πŸ“Œ Best for quick coding and pair programming

  1. Tabnine Use: AI-based autocompletion, context-aware code

Specialty: Works with local models (private repo support)

Platform: All major IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)

πŸ“Œ Secure option for enterprise teams

  1. Codeium Use: Free alternative to Copilot with fast autocompletion

Specialty: Lightweight, fast, supports 70+ languages

Bonus: Free for individuals

πŸ“Œ Great for students and indie developers

  1. AskCodi Use: Converts natural language to code

Tools: Code generator, SQL generator, Docstring generator, Unit test creator

Frameworks: Flask, React, Node.js etc.

πŸ“Œ Best for multi-purpose small AI tasks

  1. Amazon CodeWhisperer Use: Code recommendations and vulnerability detection

Best For: AWS developers

Bonus: Integrates with AWS Toolkit

πŸ“Œ Ideal if you're using AWS cloud services

  1. MutableAI Use: Auto-refactoring, doc generation, test suggestions

Feature: Converts functions into clean code instantly

Extra: AI PR reviews (Beta)

πŸ“Œ Best for clean and production-grade code

  1. Phind (formerly Hello, AI) Use: AI-powered search engine for developers

Works Like: Stack Overflow + AI answers

Benefit: Provides code snippets and explanation instantly

πŸ“Œ Time-saving alternative to Googling errors

  1. Codex by OpenAI Use: Base model behind Copilot, you can build your own apps on it

Function: Translate plain language into working code

πŸ“Œ For building your own AI coding assistant

  1. Sourcery Use: Refactor Python code

Platform: VS Code, JetBrains

Bonus: Analyzes and improves existing code

πŸ“Œ Perfect for Python developers focused on quality

  1. Cody by Sourcegraph Use: AI coding assistant focused on large codebase navigation

Feature: Ask questions about large repositories and get answers

Good For: Enterprises and big teams

πŸ“Œ For navigating and understanding big projects

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