Cognition, a Founders Fund-backed tech company, has introduced Devin, an AI tool capable of revolutionising software engineering. Unlike any other software available, Devin boasts the ability to write code, develop websites, and create software with just a single prompt. Described as the "first AI software engineer," Devin represents a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence technology. Developed by Cognition, Devin is not intended to replace human engineers but rather to collaborate with them, enhancing productivity and streamlining processes.


Aced Engineering Interviews


According to Cognition, Devin has already achieved remarkable feats in the field. The AI assistant has successfully completed practical engineering interviews with leading AI companies and has even undertaken real jobs on platforms like Upwork.


Watch the official demo below:



One of Devin's standout achievements is its performance on the SWE-bench coding benchmark. This benchmark comprises a dataset of software engineering problems sourced from authentic GitHub issues and pulls requests from popular Python repositories. Devin's proficiency on this benchmark positions it as the new standard in software engineering.





Is Devin Better Than Others?


What sets Devin apart from other AI assistants is its autonomy and versatility. Equipped with its own code editor, command line interface, and web browser, Devin can independently manage the entire software development process. It systematically breaks down tasks into manageable steps and executes them with precision.



Moreover, Devin possesses advanced problem-solving capabilities. It can plan and execute complex engineering projects, learning from its own experiences and rectifying mistakes autonomously. In a demonstration provided by Cognition, Devin showcased its ability to swiftly resolve errors by adding print statements to identify problematic code segments.


Furthermore, Devin is designed to collaborate effectively with human programmers. It actively seeks user feedback, provides real-time progress reports, and engages in collaborative decision-making. Its capacity to quickly learn new technologies by reading online articles and fine-tuning large language models further enhances its utility.


For now, the only way to access Devin is to sign up for a waitlist on the Cognition Labs website.