Summary

This chapter sets the foundation for understanding the diverse range of non-LLM AI tools available to developers. By exploring their functionalities and best practices, you can better equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance your coding toolkit and workflow. For further reading and exploration of the tools discussed, please refer to the official websites linked throughout the chapter.

In this chapter, we delved into a diverse array of non-LLM AI tools for coding, highlighting their functionalities, capabilities, and limitations.

We began by examining code completion and generation tools, such as Content Assist and PyCharm and NetBeans’ code completion tools, which significantly enhance coding efficiency by providing real-time suggestions and automating repetitive tasks.

Following that, we explored static analysis tools, such as SonarQube and ESLint, which play a crucial role in maintaining code quality and identifying potential issues early in the development...