Category: Amazon Q

In the fast-paced world of software development, maintaining comprehensive documentation often falls to the bottom of priority lists in favor of delivering functionality. Amazon Q Developer’s /doc agent changes this equation by automating README generation and updates. With this tool, the variable of time spent producing documentation is reduced to the point that it’s no longer […]

Earlier today Amazon Q Developer launched inline chat in the Eclipse IDE (in preview). In this post, I’ll walk you through how I’ve been using this powerful new capability to streamline my Java development workflow, from refactoring existing code to optimizing performance-critical methods. Whether you’re a seasoned Eclipse veteran or just getting started, you’ll see […]

As the world of software development becomes increasingly global, the need for tools that support multiple languages has become paramount. Earlier today, Amazon Q Developer announced expanded language support. In this post, I explore the recent expansion of language support in Amazon Q Developer, a powerful platform used by developers worldwide to discuss architecture, create documentation, […]

In today’s rapidly evolving software landscape, maintaining and modernizing Java applications is a critical challenge for many organizations. As new Java versions are released and best practices evolve, the need for efficient code transformation becomes increasingly important. Amazon Q Developer transformation for Java using the Command Line Interface (CLI) presents a powerful alternative to integrated […]

As organizations modernize their database infrastructure, migrating from systems like Oracle to open source solutions such as PostgreSQL is becoming increasingly common. However, this transition presents a significant challenge: discovering and converting embedded SQL within existing Java applications to ensure compatibility with the new database system. Manual conversion of this code is time-consuming, error-prone, and […]

For software developers, development teams and IT Professionals, the Amazon Q Developer Pro Tier is recommended. The pro tier offers higher limits, enterprise administration, an analytics dashboard, code customizations and IP indemnity. In addition, the Amazon Q Developer Pro Tier requires AWS IAM Identity Center. For most production deployments, an organization instances of IAM Identity […]

Introduction Software engineering stands at an inflection point. While previous technological shifts enhanced what developers could build, AI is fundamentally changing how we build. Amazon Q has driven a shift in how developers at Amazon approach software development. At re:Invent 2024, our breakout session Unleashing generative AI: Amazon’s journey with Amazon Q Developer (DOP214) shared […]

Amazon Q Developer recently added support for customizing C# and C++ suggestions based on your company’s codebase. This blog post explores how developers can tailor the AI assistant to provide accurate inline suggestions and contextual code understanding for their C# and C++ projects. You will learn how to leverage customizations to boost productivity, streamline development […]

Increasing developer productivity has been a persistent challenge for senior leaders over the past decades. With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), a new wave of innovation is transforming how software teams work. Generative AI tools like Amazon Q Developer are emerging as game-changers, supporting developers across the entire software development lifecycle. But how […]

The AWS Developer Day 2025 showcased how generative AI developer tools from AWS are transforming software development practices, enabling faster building and scaling of cloud software through product launches, leadership insights, and practical demonstrations.