Towards an Open and Flexible AI-Driven IDE: A Vision and Proof of Concept with Theia

Explore a visionary conference talk that addresses the future of AI-driven Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) through the lens of open-source development and user empowerment. Learn about a groundbreaking proof of concept built on the Theia IDE platform that tackles critical issues in current AI-assisted development tools, including vendor lock-in, privacy concerns, and limited transparency. Discover how this innovative approach enables developers to maintain control over their data, choose preferred AI models (local or hosted), and customize prompting strategies for specific use cases. Delve into fundamental AI-assisted features like code completion, pull request creation, and error state analysis, while understanding how the open architecture empowers users to enhance and tailor AI system interactions. Gain insights into how this open-source initiative leverages collective user experiences and community contributions to foster innovation in AI-driven development tools, potentially revolutionizing the development ecosystem through transparency, customization, and user-centric design.