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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Amazon Q: Your new assistant and expert guide for building with AWS (DOP228)

Summary

Amazon Q is a generative AI-powered assistant designed to help with various work tasks, including building on AWS.
Q can be connected to a company's internal knowledge bases, codebases, and enterprise systems.
It is trained on 17 years of AWS information and can provide expert guidance on AWS services, features, and best practices.
Q integrates with Amazon QuickSight, Amazon Connect, and soon AWS Supply Chain.
Q assists developers in all phases of development: research, design, develop, test, and maintain.
It can generate code, troubleshoot errors, and even brainstorm application improvements.
Q is available in the AWS console, documentation website, mobile app, IDEs (VS Code and JetBrains), Code Catalyst, and through AWS Chatbot in Microsoft Teams and Slack.
CodeWhisperer and Code Catalyst are two tools that work with Q to enhance developer productivity.
Q's feature development capability can take on entire tasks from a developer's backlog.
Q is available in preview and comes in different plans, including Q Business ($20/user/month) and Q Builder ($25/user/month).
During the preview period, Q's capabilities can be tried for free through the AWS console or through CodeWhisperer and CodeCatalyst subscriptions.

Amazon Q represents a significant advancement in AI-assisted development, potentially reducing the time developers spend on non-coding tasks and accelerating the development process.
The integration of Q across various AWS services and tools suggests a push towards a more unified and AI-enhanced AWS ecosystem.
Q's ability to understand and generate code in multiple programming languages and frameworks indicates a high level of versatility and adaptability to different development environments.
The feature development capability of Q could revolutionize backlog management by automating the completion of tasks, which could lead to a shift in how development teams prioritize and assign work.
The pricing model for Q suggests that AWS is targeting both individual developers and businesses, with the potential for widespread adoption across different roles and industries.
The preview period offering free access to Q's capabilities is a strategic move by AWS to encourage adoption and gather user feedback for further improvements.