Google Launches Free AI Coding Tool in Nigeria

Google has launched Gemini Code Assist, a free AI-powered coding assistant aimed at enhancing coding tools for developers in Nigeria. Built on Google’s Gemini 2.0 model, this tool supports all programming languages in the public domain and is optimised for coding tasks.

It is designed to help independent developers, students, and startups who often face barriers to accessing such resources.

“Providing these tools, regardless of financial capacity, equips the next generation of developers with the essential digital capabilities required for future innovation,” Google stated.

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A study by DORA found that over 75 percent of developers now integrate AI into their daily workflows.

Google revealed that more than 25 percent of its new code is AI-generated and validated by engineering teams, unlike other free coding assistants which limit users to around 2,000 code completions per month.

Gemini Code Assist offers up to 180,000 code completions monthly, a threshold rarely reached by even the most dedicated developers.

The assistant also supports AI-powered code reviews through GitHub for both public and private repositories, aiming to streamline the often time-consuming process of code review.

The free version is available in popular integrated development environments like Visual Studio Code, JetBrains, Firebase, and Android Studio.

It allows developers to generate code snippets, debug, and modify applications without switching between windows.

Google stated that the expansion of Gemini Code Assist aligns with the projected growth of the global developer population.

PUNCH/ Chidimma Gold