- Google releases Gemini Code Assist tools in private preview
- Will integrate with GitHub, GitLab, Google Docs and more
- Gemini 2.0 Flash is also available for use
Google has announced a handy update to its Gemini Code Assist platform, further expanding the capabilities of the AI-powered coding assistant by including support for third-party data sources.
“[Gemini Code Assist tools] allow developers to retrieve information or act on any part of their engineering system, which is especially useful for services outside the IDE,” noted an update to the blog post by senior director of product management Ryan J. Salva, and group product manager Prithpal Bhogill.
The news comes shortly after the tech giant announced its latest Gemini Flash 2.0 model, which the company hopes will produce higher quality responses with lower latency.
Gemini Code Assist is even more powerful
Salva and Bhogill highlighted how the update will allow developers to work more fluidly with uninterrupted flows; Third-party integrations will display information and tools from other applications without having to leave the IDE.
Google also says that by having access to more data and information, it is possible to achieve more efficient development cycles, reduce errors and improve software.
Atlassian (Rovo), GitHub, GitLab, Google Docs, Sentry and Snyk have already been announced as launch partners, offering full support for Gemini Code Assist tools.
Josh Devenny, Atlassian Product Manager for Agile and DevOps AI, commented: “This integration ensures that every developer can instantly access technical specifications, tasks in progress, blockers, or even identify the right person to ask for help, all without leaving your coding environment. .”
Google also boasted about how it can support other companies, saying that the launch of its new tools will improve developer productivity and “[provide] immense value for [its] partners, offering new and interesting opportunities for growth and commitment.”
Developers can express interest in joining the private preview of Gemini Code Assist tools, and registrations are also open to use Gemini 2.0 Flash in Gemini Code Assist.
