GitLab AI-Powered Capabilities

The recent releases of GitLab 16.6 in November and GitLab 16.7 in December have introduced new AI-powered capabilities to empower DevSecOps teams. These releases include the beta launch of GitLab Duo Chat and the general availability of GitLab Duo Code Suggestions.

What is GitLab Duo Chat?

GitLab Duo Chat is a natural-language AI assistant that provides users with insights, guidance, and suggestions. It goes beyond code analysis to support planning, security issue comprehension and resolution, troubleshooting CI/CD pipeline failures, aiding in merge requests, and more.

AI Capabilities of GitLab Duo

The GitLab Duo suite comprises a total of 14 AI capabilities that range from suggested reviewers and code suggestions to value stream forecasting. These capabilities aim to enhance the software development lifecycle by improving security, efficiency, and collaboration.

Benefits of Code Suggestions

Code Suggestions, now generally available in the GitLab 16.7 release, assists in creating and updating code, reducing cognitive load, enhancing efficiency, and accelerating secure software development.

Privacy and Transparency in AI

GitLab maintains a commitment to privacy and transparency in the AI space. According to their report, 83 percent of DevSecOps professionals consider implementing AI in their processes essential, with 95 percent prioritizing privacy and intellectual property protection in AI tool selection.

The State of AI in Software Development

GitLab’s “State of AI in Software Development” report reveals that developers spend just 25 percent of their time writing code. The GitLab Duo suite aims to address this by reducing toolchain sprawl and enabling 7x faster cycle times, heightened developer productivity, and reduced software spend.

Industry Analyst Perspective

Kate Holterhoff, an industry analyst at Redmonk, expressed enthusiasm for the productivity and efficiency gains offered by code assistants like GitLab’s Duo Code Suggestions, highlighting the importance of AI-enhanced software development.

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