Google has launched Gemini Code Assist for individuals, a free version of its AI-powered coding assistant, making advanced coding tools accessible to developers in Nigeria.
The disclosure was made in a statement to The PUNCH on Wednesday.
The solution, powered by Google’s Gemini 2.0 model, supports all programming languages in the public domain and is optimised for coding tasks.
The offering is expected to democratise access to AI tools for independent developers, students, and startups, who often face barriers to such resources.
“Providing these tools, regardless of financial capacity, equips the next generation of developers with the essential digital capabilities required for future innovation,” Google said in the statement.
Recent research by DORA indicated that over 75 per cent of developers now integrate AI into their daily workflows. Google said more than 25 per cent of its new code is AI-generated and subsequently validated by engineering teams.
Unlike other free coding assistants that limit users to around 2,000 code completions per month, Gemini Code Assist offers up to 180,000 code completions monthly—a threshold rarely reached by even the most dedicated developers, the company said.
The assistant also supports AI-powered code reviews through GitHub for both public and private repositories, aiming to streamline the often-time-consuming process of code review.
The free version is available in popular integrated development environments such as Visual Studio Code and JetBrains, as well as Firebase and Android Studio. It allows developers to generate code snippets, debug, and modify applications without switching between windows.
Google said the expansion of Gemini Code Assist aligns with the projected growth of the global developer population, which is expected.
