AI code generation software uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automatically produce executable code based on a natural-language input. These tools reference large pools of data to generate efficient and functional code that adheres to coding best practices. Users prompt AI code generators with a natural-language description of the functionality they want to achieve, and AI code generators write code that achieves the desired function.
Developers use AI code generation software to produce functional code from natural-language prompts, reducing the time spent on manual or repetitive coding tasks. Many AI coding assistants qualify as AI code generation tools because they create larger code blocks or entire functions based on a user’s description of the intended behavior. However, some solutions are standalone tools.
To qualify for inclusion in the AI Code Generation category, a product must:
- Be a general-purpose solution that generates code based on natural-language user inputs
- Generate code beyond simple autocomplete or inline code completion
- Serve as a standalone code generation tool or integrate with developers’ existing environments
- Support multiple programming languages
- Allow users to customize the AI-generated code