the first AI Software Engineer that writes code by itself

Devin AI is the first autonomous AI software engineer ever created. A true virtual developer capable of writing code, debugging, committing on GitHub, and collaborating on complex projects… all on its own.

Created by Cognition, Devin represents a historic breakthrough in the world of artificial intelligence applied to software development.

In this guide, we explain what it is, how it works, why it is revolutionary, and how it could change the future of coding and software engineering.

What is Devin AI?

Devin is an AI software engineer who can be tasked with performing end-to-end programming tasks independently.

Unlike generic AI like ChatGPT or copilot, Devin can:

• Understand complex requests in natural language
• Write complete and functional code
• Test and independently debug
• Navigate the web to find documentation
• Use real tools like terminals, code editors, and browsers
• Push code to GitHub
• Collaborate on entire software projects, even for multiple days

Devin is not a prompter: he is a developer AI who works by your side.

How does Devin AI work?

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1. Natural language input

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You can write a prompt like:

“Create a web app to track monthly expenses with user login.”

2. Analysis and planning

Devin analyzes the task, breaks the work into sub-tasks, and creates a plan independently.

3. Writing and testing

Writes the code, tests it, debugs it, and, if needed, corrects it.

4. Final working output

In the end, it returns an app, a script, or a working project, ready to be used or uploaded to GitHub.

Examples of what Devin AI can do

• Create a full-stack web app
• Automate tasks with Python scripts
• Resolve existing bugs in a GitHub project
• Integrate external APIs
• Write unit tests
• Optimize existing code
• Support projects in React, Node.js, Python, Docker, and other real environments

Why is Devin revolutionary?

• Not only does it suggest code, it writes and tests it
  
• Has a persistent memory and context during long tasks
• Can learn and adapt
  
• Works in real development environments, just like a human developer
• Work alone or in a team with other humans or AI

In practice: it is a virtual colleague.

Who should use Devin?

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Devin is designed for:

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• Startup that want to develop an MVP in record time
• Developers looking for an advanced AI assistant
• Tech teams that want to scale without increasing costs
• Freelancer who wish to delegate repetitive tasks
• Non-tech entrepreneurs who want to build digital products

Is Devin available to the public?

At the moment Devin is in limited access. You can request a demo or early access on the official website: https://devin.ai

But it is only a matter of time before this type of AI becomes part of every developer’s workflow.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Is it better than GitHub Copilot?
Yes, because Devin not only suggests code, but manages the entire development cycle, including debugging.

Can it work on real projects?
Yes. Devin uses real development environments, tools, and web browsers, like a human developer.

Is it already usable?
Yes, but only upon request. The tool is still in the controlled testing phase.

Does it support only English?
For now, yes, but it is possible that in the future it will also support other languages.

Conclusion: the future of coding is already here

With Devin AI, we enter a new era in which human developers no longer work alone, but with the help of truly intelligent virtual colleagues.

Devin is more than an assistant: he is an autonomous partner who writes code, solves problems, and builds complete software, even in a team.

Request access on devin.ai and get ready to rethink the way you develop software.