Introducing MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant by Microchip
Microchip Technology has recently unveiled a groundbreaking tool to revolutionize software development - the MPLAB AI Coding Assistant. This innovative tool harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support software developers and embedded engineers in writing and debugging code with unparalleled efficiency.
Designed as a Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension, the MPLAB AI Coding Assistant is offered as a free resource. This tool is built on Continue, which is renowned as the leading open-source AI code assistant in the market. Moreover, it comes equipped with Microchip's AI chatbot, offering real-time support to users.
The Microchip chatbot introduces a chat functionality that enables developers to evaluate and iterate on their code directly from the sidebar. This interactive support feature enhances the coding experience by delivering customized, real-time assistance and insights on Microchip-specific products. Furthermore, users benefit from advanced autocomplete functionality for streamlined coding, an edit feature, and error detection for efficient code modifications within the current file.
Enhanced Functionality and Benefits
According to Rodger Richey, the vice president of development systems and academic programs at Microchip, the introduction of the MPLAB AI Coding Assistant marks a significant advancement in software development. Richey emphasizes that this tool will redefine how engineers engage with Microchip products, offering interactive and real-time support to facilitate the creation of superior software products in a quicker and more efficient manner.
One of the key distinguishing features of the MPLAB AI Coding Assistant is its sidebar chat feature, which sets it apart from other code assistants available on the market. Unlike conventional text-based responses, this tool can provide block diagrams directly within the VS Code interface, offering a more visual and comprehensive understanding of the code.
In addition to this unique feature, users also have integrated access to a searchable library of Microchip documentation within the IDE. This comprehensive resource provides quick and easy access to information on Microchip microcontrollers and microprocessors, streamlining the coding process and enhancing overall accuracy.
By leveraging the capabilities of AI, Microchip has introduced a game-changing tool that aims to enhance the coding experience for developers and engineers, empowering them to create high-quality software efficiently and effectively.
For more information, you can check out the official Microchip chatbot page.
