World’s “First Fully Autonomous” AI Software Engineer Devin AI Comes With Bang
Devin, the world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer, is built by New York and California based company called Cognition. The young engineers built Devin, an AI that can write code. Their expertise is AI reasoning, and code is just the start for Cognition as the company is looking at more waves after it got $21 million in funding led by Founders Fund.
A new AI tool called Devin, created by Cognition, can write code, design websites, and develop software with just one command. It’s the world’s first AI software engineer. Devin isn’t meant to replace human engineers but to assist them. It’s designed to simplify their work and make tasks easier. The tool has passed engineering interviews at top AI companies.
Cognition posted on X that hottest new programming language is English, You can simply give prompt about developing a website and Devin code your website in no time, Its all about giving correct and meaningful prompt. Do you think programming and developing only giving prompts in future? AI is rapidly growing and we can not see as it is as passing down wave, we must have to ride this AI wave. We need to be aware of all AI software/tools coming out everyday.
Devin has aced tests on the SWE-Bench coding benchmark which focuses on evaluating the ability of LLMs to resolve real-world GitHub issues by solving 13.86% of issues without any help. It passed practical engineering interviews at major AI companies, beyond all previous records. It’s even completed real jobs on Upwork. Devin is an autonomous agent equipped with its own tools like a code editor and web browser.
What sets Devin apart? It can plan, make thousands of decisions, and learn from its mistakes to improve over time. It’s considered the most advanced solution for evaluating software engineering tasks. In practical interviews, Devin excelled, showcasing its prowess in tackling challenges relevant to AI and software engineering.
Devin isn’t working alone — it’s meant to team up with human engineers. It provides updates in real-time, accepts feedback, and collaborates on design choices. Instead of replacing humans, Devin enhances their abilities, making teams more efficient. It remembers context, learns from its actions, and fixes its blunders – kind of like us humans, but without the coffee breaks.
What can Devin do? Pretty much everything. It learns new technologies, builds and deploys apps from scratch, and troubleshoots code bugs.
It can even train its own AI models and address issues in open-source projects. Unlike most AI tools we’ve seen, Devin does more than suggest code snippets. It’s built to handle tasks from start to finish – think deploying apps, squashing bugs, and even taking on gigs on Upwork. Plus, it’s equipped with all the essentials: a shell, code editor, and browser.
Devin isn’t just talk — it’s backed by impressive results. Tested on real challenges, it outperformed previous AI models by resolving nearly 14% of issues, compared to under 2% for its predecessors. That’s a big deal in software engineering.
But here’s the exciting part: Devin isn’t confined to lab tests. It’s already working on platforms like Upwork, tackling real coding tasks effortlessly, from debugging computer vision models to generating detailed reports.
Devin is a huge advancement in AI technology. By automating routine tasks and allowing engineers to focus on more complex problems, it’s driving innovation in software development. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just starting out, Devin is here to make your job easier and more exciting than ever.
Now, if you’re thinking, “What about GitHub Copilot?” – there’s a difference. Copilot is more of a coding buddy, giving you hints as you write. Devin, however, is in another league, aiming to be a full-on developer.
Devin is not just another tool; I think it’s a glimpse into the future where AI can handle entire projects. Whether you’re thrilled or threatened, this is something to watch. The era of AI in software development is evolving fast. Devin is a big step forward in democratizing software development. Perhaps (in the not so distant future) you don’t need to be a software engineer to create good software.
So, that’s it guys! Devin is just amazing AI Software Engineer which will be used by smart software developers and I think future will be in hand of prompt writer for small startups. Devin can do a lot more, does it mean there’ll be too much competition in future in tech world? Because everyone can build SaaS/Web Application/ Software. Do you think it is troublesome for new Junior Dev? Lots of questions in my mind!!
