Amazon Q Developer
AWS AI coding assistant for cloud development
Descripción General
Amazon Q Developer is AWS's AI coding assistant that helps with code generation, debugging, optimization, and AWS service integration. It includes code transformation capabilities for upgrading Java versions and .NET migrations, plus inline chat in popular IDEs.
Características
Cómo Empezar
Install the Amazon Q extension in VS Code, JetBrains, or Visual Studio. Sign in with your AWS Builder ID (free) or AWS IAM Identity Center credentials.
The free tier includes code suggestions, chat, and basic security scanning. Pro at $19/month adds higher limits, code transformation, and administrative controls for teams.
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Precios
Free / $19/mo Pro
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Do I need an AWS account?
For the free tier, you just need an AWS Builder ID which is free. For Pro features and AWS-specific guidance, an AWS account is recommended.
How does it compare to GitHub Copilot?
Amazon Q is especially strong for AWS cloud development and code transformation. Copilot is more general-purpose. Q also includes security scanning.
What is code transformation?
Q can automatically upgrade your Java applications from older versions to Java 17, and migrate .NET Framework apps to cross-platform .NET, saving weeks of manual work.