Amazon Launches Updated Q Developer Agent [Video]

Amazon has launched a new upgraded version of its Q Developer Agent, an AI tool to streamline the coding process for developers. This new iteration will allow developers to interact with the agent using natural language directly within their integrated development environment (IDE), making coding tasks more intuitive and efficient.

With this update, developers will be able to request specific changes like refactoring a function or adding unit tests by simply typing commands like, “improve this function’s performance” or “add tests for this method.” The Q Developer Agent is also equipped to handle multi file adjustments, bug fixes and unit test creation, while keeping developers informed with real time updates. 

The new agent also has the ability to refactor Lambda functions quickly. For instance, it can decompose complex functions, eliminate redundant code, secure permissions, and update related infrastructure all based on straightforward instructions from the developer.

This latest update significantly boosts the agent’s performance, resolving 51% more tasks on a …