Finding answers is hard, so we made stackoverflow.ai 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 16 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, stackoverflow.ai is your new best friend.
This tool is a welcoming 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 an answer with clear sources 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. stackoverflow.ai 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 have more confidence in the output. The LLM was built with the role of a Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in software design, architecture, and debugging. Its priority is teaching, to explain reasoning, not just provide instructions or an outright answer.
Try it out for yourself this school 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.