"While it may seem that Anthropic's Claude Code has been capturing all of the AI coding attention, enormous development strides are also being made by the other big AI players. Google, for example, has been working hard to expand AI-based development capabilities for Android developers. ZDNET recently had the opportunity to talk with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem at Google."
"We discussed the use of Google's Gemini generative AI technology and how it's being incorporated into Android Studio. This is providing AI capabilities across the entire Android development workflow. Interestingly, Google isn't locking developers into just Gemini, although it's certainly proud of its increasingly impressive LLM offerings. Google is allowing developers to choose which large language model powers the AI features inside the IDE. This is similar to the way Apple ecosystem developers can choose their preferred model inside Xcode."
"Bright told ZDNET, "Looking ahead three to five years, the day-to-day work of an Android developer will shift from writing 'how' to describing 'what.'""
Google is integrating generative AI across the Android Studio workflow to provide AI-assisted development capabilities. Gemini-based features are being incorporated to automate routine tasks such as tests, updates, and API migrations and to reduce developer "toil." Developers are offered a choice of large language models inside the IDE rather than being locked into a single model, mirroring similar flexibility in other ecosystems. Enterprise-grade features include privacy, security, and repository-aware customization available in Gemini's business tier. The approach emphasizes shifting developer focus from writing implementation details toward describing intent and desired outcomes.
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