Unlock Efficiency with IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Red Hat Ansible Lightspeed

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, the need for efficient and scalable automation solutions has never been greater. With the introduction of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) coding assistants, developers and IT operators can now benefit from a new era of productivity and efficiency.

IBM watsonx™ Code Assistant for Red Hat® Ansible® Lightspeed is leading the charge in this space by offering a suite of capabilities specifically designed to accelerate IT automation initiatives. By utilizing a large language model (LLM) trained on Ansible Galaxy data sets, developers can now generate AI-powered content recommendations directly within Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

One of the key advantages of watsonx Code Assistant is its domain-specific nature. By focusing on Ansible data sets, the tool can provide developers with tailored recommendations that align with their specific automation needs. In a recent technical preview, over 4,000 developers actively participated and reported an average acceptance rate of 85% for AI-generated content recommendations. This led to productivity improvements ranging from 20% to 45%, showcasing the tangible benefits of applying gen AI to IT automation.

Furthermore, watsonx Code Assistant is highly customizable, allowing organizations to fine-tune the model using their own unique Ansible data. By leveraging the content parser tool, users can easily convert existing playbook content into a JSONL file, enabling them to personalize the model to match the evolving needs of their business. This level of customization ensures that developers receive relevant and accurate code recommendations tailored to their enterprise.

In addition, watsonx Code Assistant is trained and quality-tested by Ansible experts to ensure the highest standards of data protection and content quality. References to the source, author, and license information are provided for all content recommendations, giving developers confidence in the integrity of the AI-generated suggestions.

To get started with IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Red Hat Ansible Lightspeed, users can book a demo to see the tool in action firsthand. As the demand for advanced IT automation solutions continues to grow, gen AI coding assistants like watsonx Code Assistant are poised to revolutionize how developers work, driving greater efficiency and productivity in the process.