Summary:
Qodo raises $40 million to enhance code quality in enterprises.
Over 1 million developers have already tried Qodo's solutions.
Qodo integrates with GitHub, GitLab, and Atlassian’s BitBucket.
Features task-aware coding for more relevant code suggestions.
Plans for Qodo UX to test user interfaces by simulating human interactions.
At first glance, Qodo, formerly known as CodiumAI, might seem like just another AI code generation tool. However, the startup is making waves with its $40 million Series A funding, led by Susa Ventures and Square Peg. Their focus extends beyond mere code generation to encompass code testing and overall code quality.
The service, which launched from stealth mode 18 months ago, has already attracted over 1 million developers and gained traction among Fortune 100 companies.
Key Features of Qodo
One of Qodo's standout features is its integration capabilities. While it provides extensions for Visual Studio Code and JetBrains, it also includes a git agent that supports GitHub, GitLab, and Atlassian’s BitBucket, alongside a Chrome extension and a CLI tool.
Qodo positions itself as the first quality-first code generation platform for complex coding tasks. CEO and co-founder Itamar Friedman emphasized the importance of integrating into the entire software development lifecycle to enable this quality-first approach.
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Friedman further explained that each tool aims to address various bugs and issues throughout the coding and deployment process. This comprehensive approach is targeted at tackling problems as they arise, enhancing overall code quality.
Task-Aware Coding
An innovative aspect of Qodo is its task-aware coding feature, which allows developers to articulate the issues they are facing in natural language. This capability enables Qodo to understand the developer's intent and provide more relevant code suggestions.
Once the code is written, developers can utilize Qodo’s test generation service directly within their IDE, streamlining the testing process.
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After code is pushed to GitHub, Qodo aids reviewers by highlighting changes and potential issues. The team is even exploring the creation of a video walkthrough to simplify the review process, ensuring human involvement while enhancing efficiency.
By integrating tools that learn from each other, Qodo aims to continuously improve the coding experience. If reviewers consistently provide similar feedback, the code suggestion tool can adapt based on this information.
Future Plans
Looking to the future, Qodo intends to launch Qodo UX, a service focused on testing user interfaces by simulating human interactions with websites to identify bugs. This growth follows their initial focus on unit and functional testing, with plans to expand into integrity and UX testing in upcoming quarters.
With participation from Firestreak Ventures, ICON Continuity Fund, and seed investors such as TLV Partners and Vine Ventures, this $40 million Series A funding round brings Qodo’s total funding to $50 million.
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