Devin: The First AI Software Engineer Is Here

Fellow software engineers, is this the beginning of the end of our careers?

Fellow software engineers, is this the beginning of the end of our careers?

Bay Area startup Cognition has revealed Devin, the first AI software engineer that could transform the way we build software. Devin has achieved groundbreaking success on the SWE-bench coding benchmark, demonstrating its ability to execute complex tasks and even surpass top human engineers.

What is Devin?

Devin is a new AI model that excels at reasoning and long-term planning. It comes with it’s own code editor, shell, and browser.

Here’s an example of Devin’s dashboard:

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It practically has everything it needs to function as a self-sufficient developer. This means that Devin can work independently, without relying on external tools or human intervention.

But what really sets Devin apart is its impressive performance in real-world scenarios. Devin has demonstrated its prowess by acing interviews at top AI companies, showcasing its ability to handle challenging technical questions and problem-solving tasks.

And if that wasn’t enough, Devin can even successfully complete tasks on Upwork, proving its capability to deliver high-quality work in a professional setting.

What Can Devin Do?

Here are Devin’s capabilities: