Augment Code Launches AI-Powered Platform to Revolutionize Team-Based Software Development

In an important step to redefine the future of software development, Augment code has emerged from stealth mode to unveil the first AI-powered coding platform designed specifically for development teams. With its patented AI technology, the platform provides an unprecedented level of contextual understanding, making it a superior alternative to existing solutions such as GitHub copilot.

Augment’s unique position in AI coding

As AI-powered tools become more common in software development, Augment Code differentiates itself by focusing on team-based collaboration and deep integration with any codebase. The CEO of Augment, Scott Dietzenhighlights their main advantage: “Unlike Copilot, which currently outsources much of its AI to OpenAI, we have our own internal AI research team. This allows us to build smarter AI for code.”

Augment’s rise has been rapid, attracting the attention of top tech companies and investors alike. In April 2024, the company raised $227 million in a Series B financing roundbringing total funding to $252 million and valuing the company at $977 million. This support from major investors, including Sutter Hill Ventures, Index companiesAnd Lightspeed Venture Partnerspositions Augment for rapid growth.

A big leap beyond GitHub Copilot

Early adopters are already seeing a notable shift in productivity, with teams moving from GitHub Copilot to Augment. If Lucas BraudCTO of Polly, puts it this way: “When testing Augment with GitHub Copilot, Augment was the clear winner.” Braud’s team experienced significant time savings, especially when writing unit tests and navigating their codebase.

The key to this performance is Augment’s lightning speed. Users report that code completion takes less than 100 milliseconds, a feature that makes coding feel instantaneous. Faruk ShahinVP Product and Engineering at Pocketlaw, commented: “To the human eye it feels almost instantaneous.”

Transform team collaboration with context-aware features

The standout feature of Augment Code is its deep understanding of team-specific codebases, APIs, and coding patterns. This enables the suite of tools such as in-line code completions, suggested edits, and a chat function that serves as a “Ask me anything” for the code – to provide accurate and relevant solutions to development challenges.

“The fact that Augment doesn’t make you think about context means you can ask questions about unknown unknowns and get really insightful answers back,” say Merrick Christensenchief engineer at Webflow. This level of contextual awareness helps teams maintain focus and avoid the distractions that come with constantly searching for documentation or fixing bugs.

Augment’s Slack integration is another highlight. The platform’s Slackbot provides real-time responses and ensures development conversations continue seamlessly, even when team members are offline. This feature has been invaluable to technical leaders such as Joe LuoDirector of Engineering at Newfront, who noted how helpful it has been to onboard new engineers quickly and efficiently.

Delivering enterprise-level performance and security

Security and scalability are at the forefront of Augment Code’s offerings, including: Compliance with SOC 2 Type II and rigorous third-party testing. The platform is built to handle complex enterprise codebases, a necessity for larger teams managing millions of lines of code. If Erik Schmidtformer CEO of Google and co-founder of Innovation Endeavors, said: “AI will at least double the productivity of software programmers… Augment Code is the most interesting.”

Investors like Sutter Hill Ventures and Meritech Capital are optimistic about Augment’s future, pointing to the team’s unparalleled expertise in both AI and systems engineering. Sutter Hill’s Managing Director Mike Speiser praised the company’s “great track record of delivering best-in-class solutions.”

Empower teams with unparalleled developer tools

Augment Code’s tools, including smart pasting, in-line prompts, and third-party documentation integration, help developers stay in the flow and reduce cognitive load. The platform adapts to any codebase and ensures that suggestions align with project guidelines and best practices. These features contribute to a >40% increase in developer productivity, according to some teams Ty SchenkCEO of Keeta.

Developers like it Chris JohnsonVP Technology Delivery at Lineage, has discovered that Augment is much more than a generic code assistant: “Augment understands our codebase, follows our project’s style guide, and adapts to our coding guidelines.”

A bright future for AI-driven development

As AI revolutionizes the software development industry, Augment Code is at the forefront of this transformation. With its advanced features, enterprise-grade security, and seamless integration with development workflows, the platform has become an essential tool for teams looking to scale their productivity.

For software teams, Augment represents the future of AI code generation, where AI allows developers to focus on creativity and innovation, not the complexity of managing massive codebases.

To explore Augment Code and request a free trial, visit augmentcode.com/freetrial.