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5 mistakes to avoid when picking an AI coding assistant

Buyer's beware.
May 10, 2024

With so many options on the market, and plenty of questions about their outputs, here are some mistakes to avoid when picking an AI coding assistant.

In a matter of months, AI coding assistants went from a promising application of generative AI, to a widely accepted tool within developer workflows. 

In this fast expanding landscape there are already a plethora of coding assistants to choose from. How do you know what to look for? Here’s a list of mistakes to avoid as you begin to evaluate what tools could be right for you and your team:

1. Not taking your security review seriously enough

One of the biggest mistakes teams can make when adopting AI coding assistants is neglecting to prioritize security.

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