How to Use a Local Coding Assistant with Code Llama

🚀Code Llama allows you to have a local coding assistant, eliminating the need for an internet connection and reducing costs.

🖥️By using Code Llama's 7 billion parameter version, you can enjoy instant autocompletion on your local machine.

⚙️To set up Code Llama, download the O'Lama inference engine and the Code Llama extension for Visual Studio Code.

🔒Code Llama is open source and completely free to use, with an optional Pro version available.

💡Code Llama offers additional features like code documentation, code editing, code explanation, and code smell detection.

Is Code Llama an internet-based coding assistant?

—No, Code Llama is a local coding assistant that does not require an internet connection for its functionality.

What is the cost of using Code Llama?

—Code Llama is completely free to use, with an optional Pro version available that offers additional features.

What programming language is supported by Code Llama?

—Code Llama supports multiple programming languages, including Python.

Can Code Llama generate unit tests for my code?

—Yes, Code Llama can generate unit tests for your code, making it easier to ensure its correctness.

Is Code Llama compatible with Visual Studio Code?

—Yes, Code Llama is compatible with Visual Studio Code and can be installed as an extension.

00:00Coding assistants have changed the lives of developers around the world, but they usually require an internet connection. Code Llama offers an incredible solution—a local coding assistant that doesn't need internet access.

03:18To set up Code Llama, download the O'Lama inference engine and the Code Llama extension for Visual Studio Code. The 7 billion parameter version of Code Llama provides instant autocompletion on your local machine.

05:35Code Llama not only offers autocompletion but also additional features like code documentation, code editing, code explanation, and code smell detection. These features make it a powerful tool for developers.

06:56Code Llama is open source and completely free to use. Although there is an optional Pro version available, the free version already provides great functionality.

07:01Code Llama is an excellent alternative to GitHub Copilot, offering even more functionality and the ability to use local models for autocompletion.