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google gemini, integrated directly into visual studio code via the gemini code assist extension, is an ai-powered collaborator designed to enhance productivity and code quality for any builder.

leveraging advanced natural language processing and real-time contextual awareness, gemini assists with code generation, debugging, and much more-all within a familiar development environment.

core features

1. code autocompletion. gemini offers context-aware code suggestions as you type, helping you complete functions, methods, and even entire scripts quickly and accurately.
2. code generation & function writing. describe what you want in natural language (e.g., “create a function that sorts an array in descending order”), and gemini will generate the code for you.
3. inline suggestions & explanations. receive real-time suggestions and explanations for code blocks. use commands (like alt+g) to ask gemini to explain or refactor code, making it easier to understand unfamiliar codebases.
4. error detection & debugging. gemini highlights potential bugs or syntax issues as you code, offering quick fixes and debugging tips.
5. smart refactoring. the assistant suggests improvements for variable names, function structures, and loop optimizations, streamlining code maintenance and readability.

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google code assist is now free. the free tier gives you up to 180 k code completions / month—3‑4× what rivals offer.

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resources

• google gemini code assist documentation
• intro tutorial from scratch if you’re installing for first time
• live stream of using gemini in github copilot by vs code team

curated by michael 🌐 worldwide studios