AI Tools for Coding and Development

14/11/2024

There are many AI tools that help developers save time and increase efficiency. Some AI tools, like ChatGPT and Claude, can assist with coding and analysis, while some organizations use copilots, such as GitHub Copilot.

The picture below shows statistics on the most commonly used artificial intelligence search and developer tools.

Statistic: Most used artificial intelligence (AI) search and developer tools among developers worldwide as of 2024 | Statista

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ChatGPT

ChatGPT can write code in various programming languages. It can handle debugging existing code, writing unit tests, and suggesting improvements to code.

ChatGPT Link: https://chat.openai.com/

Claude

Claude helps to write code and help with tasks like;

Writing new code from scratch
Debugging existing code
Explaining programming concepts
Suggesting improvements to code
Breaking down complex problems into code solutions
Writing unit tests
Providing code examples and tutorials

For example the below Claude wrote web scraper code in Python.

Claude Link: https://claude.ai

GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot helps developers by suggesting code, completing functions, and generating code based on comments. It speeds up development, supports multiple languages, and aids in learning unfamiliar syntax or libraries. However, while it reduces repetitive work and offers useful patterns, it’s not a replacement for developer expertise or careful code review.