Swimm has just been named a 2024 Gartner Cool Vendor in AI-Augmented Development and Testing for Software Engineering. This is a big moment for all of us at Swimm, and we’re really grateful for this recognition from Gartner.
Being named a Cool Vendor is a testament to all the hard work our team has put in. More importantly, it shows that we’re addressing a major challenge faced by developers everywhere: the need to understand and work with complex and legacy codebases.
Why it matters: The importance of AI-augmented development
Gartner’s report highlights a key challenge in our industry: as codebases grow larger and more complex, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for developers to understand, maintain, and enhance existing systems. This is especially true for legacy systems and codebases, where documentation is often lacking or non-existent. This is where AI-augmented development comes in, unlocking an entirely new potential in software development.
AI tools for developers are no longer just a nice-to-have; they’re essential for engineering organizations. LLMs and Generative AI technology are now integrated into every part of the software development lifecycle. Developers use AI daily to build better products and ease their cognitive load.
What we’re doing
Ever since we founded Swimm, our mission has always been clear: make all code easy to understand. We know how challenging it can be for developers to navigate and manage vast, complex codebases, especially when those codebases lack documentation. Think of it this way, every minute a developer spends trying to decipher confusing code is a minute that could have been spent building new features or solving problems.
The Swimm platform automatically generates, updates, and maintains accurate, context-aware documentation in real-time, seamlessly integrating with the developers’ workflow. Our AI-powered tools help teams quickly understand any codebase so they can focus on what truly matters—creating great software.
AI-augmented documentation doesn’t just make developers’ lives easier today; it also prepares your organization for the future. As Gartner notes (and everyone knows), the demand for AI tools for developers is only going to grow – and we’re truly excited to be at the forefront of this movement, helping development teams work smarter.
Wrapping up
Being named a Cool Vendor is an honor, but what really excites us is the potential impact of our work. We’re passionate about making developers’ lives easier and helping teams build better software, faster. The rapid advancements in AI are finally giving organizations the tools they need to make the cultural shift they have always wanted.
Moving forward, no organization should ever have to compromise on having full documentation coverage–whether it’s for an old legacy codebase that nobody understands or for new code.
Thanks for being on this journey with us. We’ve got big plans for the future, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon.
