IBM watsonx Code Assistant

IBM watsonx Code Assistant is a cloud service that leverages generative AI to accelerate code generation and increase developer productivity. It uses generative AI that is purpose-built for targeted use cases like Application Modernization and IT Automation.
Out-of-the-box, watsonx Code Assistant provides pre-trained models based on specific programming languages to ensure trust and efficiency for accurate code generation. IBM watsonx Code Assistant allows you to customize the underlying model(s) to ensure output is grounded in your organization's best practices, while providing visibility into the potential origin of generated code.

Note: There are varying support levels for the available editions of IBM watsonx Code Assistant. Please reference the Service Description Terms for specific support commitments.

Generate net new code with applicable syntax from natural language requests.

watsonx Code Assistant for Red Hat Ansible Lightspeed only
Customize models with your own data, standards, and best practices to achieve tailored results.

Gain enhanced transparency through visibility into the potential origin of generated code.

Translate code from one language to another or modernize legacy code.

For watsonx Code for Red Hat Ansible Lightspeed, developers can understand their new and existing Playbooks with explanation. For watsonx Code Assistant for Z, explanation enables developers to more easily understand their existing, mission-critical applications and identify the right modernization strategy. For watsonx Code Assistant, explanation delivers clear, concise insights into complex applications — demystifying the purpose and functionality of poorly documented code.