Stripe’s new AI Assistant in VS Code
Mar 18, 2025

Summary
This post introduces Stripe's new AI Assistant in VS Code, detailing its technical implementation. It covers the use of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for context-aware code suggestions, the evaluation strategies employed to ensure accuracy and safety, and the measurement approaches used to track its performance and impact on developer productivity. The assistant is designed to integrate seamlessly into the developer workflow, providing intelligent code completions and suggestions.
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