GitHub, a leading provider of software development tools, has announced the debut of a long-in-development code search tool.
The tool is intended to make it easier for developers to explore codebases, allowing them to identify crucial information and put it into context, the firm notes in a recent blog post.
GitHub has completely revamped its code search engine to be faster and more capable of handling substring queries, regular expressions, and symbol searches.
The UI of the new tool has been updated, and it now includes suggestions, completions, and the option to slice and dice results. The updated code view combines search, browsing, and code navigation.
Spot Code Errors in a Jiffy
The latest code search tool offers developers a host of benefits, simplifying the process of extracting information from codebases.
For instance, when debugging a problem, developers can search through an organization's entire codebase in one go, pinpointing the specific piece of code causing the error message without needing to copy repositories or seek assistance from colleagues.
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In the same way, when trying to locate a configuration file, developers can search their team's code for YAML configuration files containing the appropriate keyword, enabling them to swiftly identify the memory assigned to services and kickstart a dialogue with the infrastructure team.
Making Coding Easier
The new code search tool promises to be about twice as fast as the previous version and is more capable of understanding code.
The redesigned interface makes it easier to navigate search results, and the integrated code view makes it easier to find relevant code and understand how it fits into the overall codebase.
TechRadar tells us that GitHub has also published a search syntax guide to help developers use the new code search tool effectively. The guide explains how to use filters, qualifiers, and operators to refine search results and get the most out of the tool.
Already an early adopter of AI, the developer platform's GPT-4-powered Copilot X helps programmers write and correct code with greater efficiency.
What's in the news?
The new code search tool from GitHub promises to make developers more productive by enabling them to quickly search, navigate, and understand their code.
The redesigned search interface, powerful new code search engine, and integrated code view provide developers with the tools to find critical information in their codebase quickly.
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TechCrunch reports that Hugging Face and ServiceNow Research have announced the launch of StarCoder, a free AI-based system designed to generate code for programming.
The new system is being offered as an alternative to popular platforms such as GitHub's Copilot, Amazon's CodeWhisperer, and OpenAI's Codex.
With StarCoder, developers can save time and reduce costs by automating the code-generation process. The AI system has been trained in over 80 programming languages, including text from GitHub repositories, and integrates with Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor.
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