Chris Messina

Qoder JetBrains Plugin - Understands your backend's real complexity, not just syntax

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AI plugin for JetBrains that understands backend projects architecturally. Accesses Spring Bean graphs, database schemas, and framework semantics directly — not just superficial code. Provides context-aware suggestions for complex systems with 100K+ files.

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YUKI KE

Refreshing to see AI focused on backend engineering problems, not just UI code generation. Solid launch!

Nathan Steel

@yuki1028 Thanks Yuki! Yeah, UI generation is cool, but backend complexity is where things get really hard. Appreciate the support!

Abdul Rehman

Huge congrats on launching Qoder! The idea of giving AI a true understanding of full codebases is a massive leap forward.

Nathan Steel

@abod_rehman Thanks~ Yeah, that's exactly the vision: AI that truly gets your codebase, not just the syntax.

Vlad Matskevich

@sandy_liu Congrats on the launch! 🎉

Really curious — how does Qoder handle database migrations and schema changes in complex projects? Does it understand the full dependency chain?

Nathan Steel

@mskyow Thanks Vlad! This is actually a key area we're focusing on.

Current approach:

Right now, Qoder understands database schemas through:

  1. Schema files in your project (e.g., Flyway migrations, .sql dumps), we parse these to understand table structures, relationships, and constraints

  2. JPA/Hibernate entity mappings, we analyze annotations to understand entity relationships and how they map to your DB

When you're working on database-related code, Qoder knows your actual schema, so it suggests operations that match your table structure, relationships, and naming conventions.

Dependency chain awareness:

Yes, we build a code graph of your project, Spring Bean dependencies, service layers, repository injections, etc. So when you modify a data layer, Qoder understands what services depend on it and can suggest cascading changes.

For now, best practice: keep your schema as .sql files in your project (or use Flyway/Liquibase), and Qoder will handle the rest!

Carlvert

I don't usually get excited about AI plugins, but if this can map service layers and DB entities automatically, I’ll try

Nathan Steel

@carlvert That's exactly what we built it for, Carlvert!

It maps service layers to repositories, repositories to DB entities, and understands the relationships between tables. Would love to hear how it works for your setup once you try it!

SirThoma norman

Qoder looks like a game changer for developers. I love how it goes beyond just code snippets and actually understands the architecture of projects. Being able to interact with multi-file systems and get context-aware suggestions could save so much time and reduce errors. The JetBrains plugin especially seems powerful for complex backend projects. Excited to see how this transforms real software development.