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Developers interested in AI coding assistant to write and generate code recommendations
About IBM watsonx Code Assistant
Enable hybrid cloud developers of all experience levels to write code with AI-generated recommendations.
What if you could translate plain English to code? IBM watsonx Code Assistant allows you to do just that. Powered by IBM watsonx.ai foundation models (FM), IBM watsonx Code Assistant makes it easier for anyone to write code with AI-generated recommendations, bringing the power of IT automation to your entire organization as a strategic, accessible asset for more users—not just the subject-matter experts. This means automatically suggesting code for developers based on natural language inputs.
IBM watsonx Code Assistant is infused with watsonx.ai FMs that are purpose-built, created with deployment efficiency in mind, and which enable organizations to customize the models, while also applying enterprise standards and best practices.
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IBM watsonx Code Assistant Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does IBM watsonx Code Assistant work with?
IBM watsonx Code Assistant works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does IBM watsonx Code Assistant support in their product?
IBM watsonx Code Assistant supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does IBM watsonx Code Assistant offer?
IBM watsonx Code Assistant offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does IBM watsonx Code Assistant integrate with?
IBM watsonx Code Assistant integrates with: Ansible Lightspeed, Ansible, IBM Watson, IBM watsonx.ai, IBM watsonx Orders, IBM watsonx, PHP, Python, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and YAML.
Q: What type of training does IBM watsonx Code Assistant provide?
IBM watsonx Code Assistant provides training in the form of documentation.
