Coding can be tedious and time-consuming, with developers constantly needing to look up syntax, class names, and other implementation details. But Blackbox AI aims to change that by integrating AI code generation directly into Visual Studio Code. This nifty extension provides intelligent autocomplete, helping you write code faster and with fewer headaches.
Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!After using Blackbox AI for a few weeks, I’m impressed by how seamlessly it integrates into my workflow. Here’s an overview of the key features and my experience using this AI coding sidekick.
Key Features
- Code Autocomplete – Blackbox suggests completions as you type based on the context. It cuts down on hunting for class names or syntax.
- Code Chat – Ask questions in natural language about your code, and Blackbox will provide relevant answers and code snippets.
- AI Commit – Blackbox generates commit messages automatically based on your code changes.
- Generate Code – Right click and select “Blackbox Generate Code” to get AI-written code implementations based on your comments.
- DIFF View – See exactly what code Blackbox is suggesting/generating for transparency.
My Experience
Installation was quick and easy through the VS Code marketplace. After enabling autocomplete, code suggestions started popping up immediately as I typed.
The suggestions are scarily accurate – Blackbox seems to understand my coding context and style. It provides the class names, arguments, and syntax I need without having to stop and search.
I especially like the code chat feature. I can ask questions like “How do I read a CSV file in Javascript” and Blackbox will provide sample code. It’s great for quick references without having to go find documentation.
For longer functions, I’ll write a comment first explaining what I want to implement. Blackbox’s generated code matches the intent perfectly. The DIFF view is great for tweaking the result.
While not perfect, Blackbox makes coding so much faster. I find myself thinking about problems more rather than mundane syntax. The AI commit messages are also a fun bonus.
Blackbox AI is an extremely useful extension for any VS Code user looking to boost productivity. The autocomplete saves tons of time, and being able to generate code blocks from comments is genius. The subscription is absolutely worth it for me.
Blackbox makes coding fun again!