Amazon’s Q Developer, a rebranded version of Code Whisperer, serves as a generative AI coding assistant. It integrates with VS Code and IntelliJ via plugins and requires authentication through a free AWS Builder ID.
The tool is almost "telepathic" in how well it anticipates next coding steps, even suggesting methods for handling external files and recommending libraries. However, despite its capabilities, developers still play a crucial role in vetting suggestions, ensuring libraries are installed, avoiding redundant or overly complex code, and addressing security needs.
Final verdict: Q Developer is a powerful and insightful assistant for experienced developers, but it still requires human oversight to ensure its recommendations are appropriate and secure.