Amazon Q Developer
by Amazon Web Services
📖 What is Amazon Q Developer?
Amazon Q Developer (formerly AWS CodeWhisperer) is an AI developer assistant created by AWS. It provides inline code completion, automated code transformation (e.g. Java version upgrades), security vulnerability scanning, and AWS cloud architecture guidance.
💡 Why It Matters
Amazon Q Developer is uniquely optimized for enterprise software engineering teams running on AWS, offering automated security scans and legacy code transformation pipelines.
🎯 Workplace Use Cases
- Upgrading legacy Java applications to modern Java versions automatically
- Scanning codebases for security vulnerabilities and hardcoded AWS credentials
- Generating infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, AWS CDK) templates
- Receiving real-time AWS architectural recommendations inside the IDE
🚀 How to Use It
Install the Amazon Q extension in VS Code or JetBrains, authenticate with AWS Builder ID, and start coding.
✨ Key Features
- Inline code completion across 15+ programming languages
- Automated Java code transformation and dependency upgrading
- Security vulnerability scanning with suggested remediation code
- AWS architectural guidance and command-line (CLI) integration
💳 Pricing & Plans
Free Tier: Free Individual Tier with code completions and security scans.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Tier | $19/user/month |
Includes code transformation agents, administrative management, custom IP controls. |
✓ Pricing verified as of 2026-03-01