To simplify app development, Google proposes Project IDX. This is a new developer platform that works with artificial intelligence.

According to Google, developing new apps from idea to finished product is a time-consuming and complex process. The tech giant now wants to simplify this with the AI-supported Project IDX, a new developer platform.

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The web-based platform is designed for the development of full-stack apps for multiple platforms. Project IDX is built on Google Cloud and Code OSS. The new platform can also draw on Codey’s AI, a code-trained model built on top of PaLM 2.

The basis of Project IDX is that it can be edited from anywhere and on any device. Each workspace has the capabilities of a Linux virtual machine with free access via the cloud.

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You don’t necessarily have to start from scratch, you can also import existing projects from GitHub and pick up where you left off. Various templates for common frameworks such as Angular or Vue and for various languages ​​such as JavaScript or Dart and soon Python are available for a new app.

Project IDX also has a built-in preview feature. While this is only a web version, we’re working on options for Android and iOS.

The AI ​​model Codey not only helps to write better code faster, but also to complete it. In addition, the system has a chatbot that can give you commands and ask questions, such as “Explain this code”.

App-rounded

When the app is ready and ready to be shared with the world, you can do it through Firebase hosting. With this system, you can preview your app again, which you can also share. The platform allows you to easily launch your app. According to Google in a few clicks.

This project is still brand new and Google is working on many aspects to improve the platform. What the company is currently sharing is just an early version of Project IDX. Developers can sign up through the website to try everything. Google is therefore asking the developers for feedback.

The tech giant is increasingly adopting AI in various new and existing projects, just like many big names in the industry. Google Assistant has recently received an AI boost and the company has also made strides in the field of robotics and AI via DeepMind.