During the Google I/O developer event in May 2023, the tech giant unveiled Studio Bot, leveraging the powerful PaLM-2 foundation model. Now, Google expands its horizons by introducing Gemini to Android Studio in over 180 countries with the Jellyfish version.
In February, Google upgraded the capabilities of the Bard chatbot by transitioning from PaLM-2 to Gemini Pro, signalling a commitment to cutting-edge AI integration across its developer tools.
Much like its predecessor, Gemini seamlessly integrates into the IDE, empowering developers to seek coding-related assistance effortlessly. With a focus on optimizing code completions, debugging, resource discovery, and documentation writing, Google promises an elevated developer experience.
Privacy remains a major concern for Google, necessitating users to log in and explicitly enable Gemini. Additionally, the bot's responses rely heavily on contextual cues derived from conversation history, ensuring tailored and relevant assistance.
To further utilise access to generative AI-powered features, Google provides developers easy access to the Gemini API starter template directly through Android Studio.
Google's attempt to rival industry tools like GitHub Copilot is evident across its developer-facing products. The introduction of Codey assistant, based on the PaLM-2 model, signifies the tech giant's commitment to empowering developers with intelligent tools and resources.