Google Introduces Gemini in Android Studio, says it might generate misleading information
Google Introduces Gemini in Android Studio so that the developers can get help from Gemini while coding. Android Studio is an integrated development environment, where developers used to write code for the new apps. Now Google is integrating Gemini to the Android studio for coding assistance to the developers.
Last year in May, Google introduced a new AI-powered coding assistant ‘Studio Bot’ to the Android Studio. The AI assistant was based on a PaLM 2. But now with its new announcement Google has replaced ‘Studio Bot’ with its Gemini. For now, Gemini is free for the developers and is rolling out in 180 countries. But soon it will be available in other countries also.
Google calls Gemini a coding companion for developers that is powered by Artificial Intelligence and can understand natural language to assist you in writing better code. “Gemini can help Android developers generate code, find relevant resources, learn best practices, and save time”, Android.
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How to launch Gemini into Android Studio:
To use Google Gemini in Android Studio, you need to download the latest version of Android Studio Jellyfish or higher. Once you are done follow these steps to start with Google Gemini.
- Allow the recommended permission when you are installing or you can also do that later in the file options.
- To five permissions go to File > Settings > Appearance & Behaviour > System Settings > Data Sharing (Android Studio > Settings > Appearance & Behaviour > System Settings > Data Sharing on macOS).
- Now to launch Gemini, open or start an Android Studio project and click View > Tool Windows > Gemini.
- Once you are done, sign in to your Google account when asked. (Avoid if you are already signed in). The chat box appears and you can start using Gemini’s interactive, conversational interface.
How Gemini will help you in Android Studio:
Google Gemini can help you in many ways while you are coding for your new app or adding some features to the existing one. Here’s what you can do with Gemini:
- You can easily add the Gemini-generated code in the open editor or Android manifest.
- When required Gemini offers to open the relevant documentation page with further information.
- You can ask Gemini to help you fix common errors as shown below. (Insert video here)
- Also, you can “Ask Gemini” directly from your codebase.
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In their blog post, Google has also provided many tips for using Gemini in Android Studio, so that you can get the most relevant solution for your task. Try to be specific while asking for any coding assistance and try to break the complex commands into simpler ones. It will help Gemini to better understand your requirements and will give you more accurate answers.
However, the integration of this AI-powered tool in Android Studio is exciting for the developers, but it is in the experiment phase. Google has already provided a disclaimer to the developers saying that” Gemini is still an early experiment, and might sometimes provide inaccurate, misleading or false information while presenting it confidently. Always double-check Gemini’s responses and carefully test and review code for errors, bugs, and vulnerabilities before relying on it.”
