“The chat interface not only generated code, but also provided explanatory context. I preferred to use inline suggestions when I knew what I was doing, and chat when I was learning something new. When fixing a bug, inline suggestions excel at generating new code, but do not easily allow me to update the existing code. Chat allows me to update existing code, but the response is provided in the chat window rather than being directly integrated into my code. This is where inline chat aims to improve the workflow,” Yapur wrote. “The AI-generated response is then seamlessly merged into my existing code, rather than requiring me to copy and paste from a separate chat window. I can easily review the suggested changes and accept, or decline, them with minimal effort. This new capability is ideal for editing an existing file to fix issues, optimize code, refactor code, add comments. And, it’s included in Amazon Q Developer’s expansive Free tier.”
Yapur also spoke of the tool’s documentation capabilities.
“In the chat interface, I entered the prompt ‘Add documentation including descriptive comments throughout the code.’ Q Developer swiftly analyzed the code and generated appropriate documentation,” Yapur said. “Amazon Q Developer created a detailed comment block at the beginning of the script, including parameter descriptions and return value information. It also added inline comments throughout, explaining complex logic and calculations.”