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New Delhi: Cognition, a US-based startup backed by the Founders Fund, has introduced Devin AI, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence software poised to transform the landscape of software development. Marketed as the world's first AI software engineer, Devin AI promises to revolutionize the way code is debugged, written, and deployed.
Devin AI operates autonomously, equipped with its own code editor, command line interface, and web browser. This sophisticated AI assistant has the remarkable ability to interpret simple commands and transform them into fully functional websites or software programs, according to Cognition.
Today we're excited to introduce Devin, the first AI software engineer.
— Cognition (@cognition_labs) March 12, 2024
Devin is the new state-of-the-art on the SWE-Bench coding benchmark, has successfully passed practical engineering interviews from leading AI companies, and has even completed real jobs on Upwork.
Devin is… pic.twitter.com/ladBicxEat
Notably, Devin AI has successfully navigated practical engineering interviews conducted by leading AI companies. Moreover, it has completed real-world projects on prominent freelancing platforms like Upwork, showcasing its practical utility and proficiency in executing diverse tasks.
Cognition emphasizes that Devin AI has been benchmarked on the SWE-bench coding benchmark, a comprehensive dataset comprising over 2,000 software engineering problems sourced from authentic GitHub issues and pull requests. This validation underscores Devin AI's prowess in tackling real-world coding challenges.
I've been playing around with @cognition_labs' Devin on and off today. It's so cool.
— Packy McCormick (@packyM) March 12, 2024
Little things, like a site with top 20 restaurants in Brooklyn using a scoring algorithm it designed.
Two things that will become more valuable in a post-Devin world:
- Imagination
- API Keys pic.twitter.com/oQP0uK1Qmn
Unlike conventional large language models (LLMs) such as Google's Gemini or OpenAI's ChatGPT, Devin AI offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities. It not only generates and suggests code but also oversees the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to release.
Devin AI functions independently, employing its own suite of tools including a code editor, command line interface, and web browser. It meticulously breaks down complex engineering projects into manageable tasks, orchestrating each step with precision and efficiency.
In a demonstration provided by Cognition, Devin AI showcased its ability to swiftly address errors by incorporating print statements, solicit user feedback, and deliver real-time progress updates. Moreover, it collaborates with users on design decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes throughout the development process.
Devin AI represents a paradigm shift in software engineering, offering unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and autonomy. As organizations seek innovative solutions to streamline development processes, Devin AI emerges as a transformative force, reshaping the future of software development.
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