Finding answers is hard, so we made AI Assist easy
Whether you’re a full-time or part-time student, if you’re learning to code, you’re not alone. Lifelong learning is a pivotal part of being a developer. 69% of developers have spent time in the last year learning new coding techniques or a new programming language. That’s why Stack Overflow has been a place to ask questions and build knowledge for programmers for the last 17 years—because developers never stop learning. But in the age of AI, getting answers fast is more important than ever; that’s why 44% of developers learn with the help of AI-enabled tools.
We built AI Assist for every developer, no matter your experience level. If you’ve ever spent hours digging through a textbook for a clear definition or scrolled endlessly through search engine results for a solution, AI Assist is your new best friend.
A fast and efficient learning tool that prioritizes content from our expert community. It’s a new way to get started on Stack Overflow; we’ve removed the friction in your search, just type your question into the prompt box and get a reliable answer instantly, without having to wait for a member of the community to answer your question.
A tutor in your pocket
There’s nothing better than getting partnered with the smartest person in class for an assignment. AI Assist is kind of like that class partner. Unlike many AI tools you may have tried, this one is different. It’s designed to not only provide an LLM response, but to guide, educate, and teach you through its responses. It also prioritizes trusted, community-verified knowledge before other sources, so you can code with confidence. You can use AI Assist like a trusted expert to understand error messages, compare different libraries, or even get help architecting apps. You can even copy code snippets to accelerate your build. Be sure to log in to get access to more features, like saving or sharing your chat!
Need more? There’s a user ready to help
We know that there will be times when you need to dig a little deeper.
And let’s be honest, in the era of AI, real human connection has never been more important. You can easily access the public platform to connect with the community, especially when you have complex questions, want to verify answers, or dive deeper into technical topics. We’ve made posting a question to other developers easily accessible within the AI Assist interface.
Try it out for yourself this new year. And we want to hear from you! Did this help you understand a new topic better? Or get unstuck on a school project? Help us improve this tool by leaving a thumbs-up or thumbs-down and your feedback after you ask a question.