Free AI coding assistant for embedded software developers
Microchip Technology is using AI to assist software developers and embedded engineers in writing and debugging code with the launch of its MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant.
A Microsoft® Visual Studio® Code (VS Code®) extension, the free tool is based on Continue — the leading open-source AI coding assistant — and comes preconfigured with an AI chatbot developed by Microchip for real-time support.
The Microchip chatbot enables a chat functionality that allows developers to evaluate and iterate on code directly from the sidebar. The interactive support tool provides highly customised, real-time assistance and insights on Microchip-specific products. Additional features include advanced autocomplete for easier coding, an edit feature and error detection for efficient code modifications within the current file and integrated access to searchable Microchip documentation within the IDE.
“The MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant represents a significant leap forward in software development and will transform how engineers work with Microchip products,” said Rodger Richey, vice president of development systems and academic programs at Microchip. “We’re harnessing the power of AI to provide interactive, real-time support that helps developers create better software, more quickly and with less hassle.”
Unlike most other code assistants on the market, MPLAB AI Coding Assistant’s sidebar chat feature can deliver block diagrams directly within the VS Code interface rather than just text responses. This capability, combined with easy access to a library of documentation on Microchip microcontrollers and microprocessors, streamlines the coding process and helps enhance accuracy.
Both the chatbot and documentation library will be updated continuously.
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