Congrats to the entire Augment team, Scott Dietz and Igor Ostrovsky to their public launch of Augment Code. Truly the best AI based coding tool the codem.com team has seen.
When JJ, the former CTO, of Instacart and Kevin, the former VP of Engineering introduced us to Augment and the early access program a couple of months ago, I was initially skeptical due to our limited success with previous AI coding tools. However, our experience with Augment has been transformative. Our architects and engineers have become true Augment experts, helping Codem become the most efficient engineering consultancy possible, and assisting our clients in becoming Augment experts themselves.
We have identified three primary benefits of incorporating Augment into our daily engineering processes:
we frequently collaborate with private equity firms that have consolidated multiple companies, resulting in substantial technical debt and complex legacy applications, particularly in the e-commerce sector. Our objective is to reduce the total cost of ownership for these applications and migrate them to a common, scalable platform. Historically, understanding and refactoring complex legacy systems—such as monolithic e-commerce platforms, outdated ERP integrations, and custom-built order management systems—has been a considerable challenge. With Augment, we can now comprehend and refactor these applications much faster and with greater accuracy. For example, we recently transitioned three legacy logistics applications, critical to e-commerce fulfillment processes, to a modern microservices architecture leveraging cloud-native technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Using Augment's AI-powered code analysis and refactoring tools, we were able to reduce the time required by over 50%. Another example is the migration of a complex custom e-commerce platform to Shopify, which was entirely seamless due to Augment's capabilities in automating code translation and integration.
we assist private equity firms with due diligence projects, where technical assessments often only scratch the surface—especially in complex e-commerce environments with multiple integrations such as payment gateways, CRM systems, and third-party logistics providers. While we have used other tools in the past, Augment enables us to delve deeply and fully understand a target company's codebase and system architecture. By leveraging Augment's advanced code analysis features, we can identify code challanges, architectural bottlenecks, and potential integration issues. This thorough analysis allows our clients to accurately anticipate potential challenges, such as scalability limitations due to monolithic architectures, security vulnerabilities like outdated encryption protocols, and compliance issues with regulations such as GDPR and PCI DSS. It also helps them clearly understand the technological assets they are acquiring.
Codem is now able to implement sophisticated AI proof-of-concept (POC) projects within a few weeks at a very reasonable cost. Leveraging Augment's advanced capabilities in AI-assisted development, we can rapidly develop and deploy AI solutions such as machine learning models for customer behavior prediction, natural language processing for enhanced search functionality, and computer vision applications for product recognition and automated tagging. This agility allows our clients to quickly validate the impact of AI technologies on their business operations without significant upfront investment, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and stay ahead in a competitive market.
Moreover, Augment has profoundly impacted the culture of our engineering teams. There is a renewed energy across the entire team. Developers are enthusiastic about incorporating these new AI-driven development capabilities into their daily workflows. Augment's seamless integration with our existing development environments and its support for collaborative coding practices have fostered greater innovation and efficiency. Our engineers are now able to focus more on complex problem-solving and architectural optimization, rather than being bogged down by repetitive coding tasks.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Augment team and look forward to an exceptional partnership. Their platform has become an integral part of our development process, enabling us to deliver superior e-commerce solutions that drive growth and value for our clients in the highly competitive digital landscape.
At Codem Inc, we offer full AI solutions AND POCs across industries, delivering tailored, innovative solutions that address unique business challenges. Whether you're in eCommerce, logistics, healthcare, finance, or manufacturing, we can build and integrate actionable AI solutions that drive real results. Here are some examples:
• AI-Optimized Supply Chain & Operations:
Our AI models predict supply chain economics optimizing logistics, and recommend efficient routes, reducing costs for eCommerce manufacturing, retail, and transportation businesses.
• Custom AI Integrations:
We build and seamlessly integrate custom AI solutions, such as computer vision, dashboards and machine learning models, to transform your operations with scalable, actionable insights.
• AI-Powered Personalization & Recommendations:
Our AI models create tailored customer experiences, offering dynamic recommendations, personalized marketing, and user-specific content across industries.
• AI Chatbots & Virtual Assistants:
Codem implements AI-driven chatbots that handle everything from basic inquiries to complex tasks, enhancing customer service and reducing costs.
• Fraud Detection & Risk Management:
Codem provides real-time AI solutions to detect and prevent fraud by analyzing behavior patterns and transaction data
• Automated Content & SEO:
Using NLP, we automate content creation for product descriptions, reports, and marketing, optimizing it for SEO. Ideal for media, publishing, and retail sectors to save time and improve quality.
• Predictive Analytics:
We build AI solutions for forecasting trends, optimizing operations, and data-driven decision-making—applicable from supply chains to predictive maintenance.
• AI-API Integration:
Codem’s creates or modifies APIs of your existing services to make AI-based decisions and options actionable, enabling applied AI solutions
Codem transforms how businesses build software, leveraging AI tools to significantly reduce engineering headcount while doubling productivity and delivering higher-quality results. We eliminate tech debt, take over complex applications, and ensure software is delivered faster, cheaper, and better, significantly lowering the Total Cost of Ownership.
• Reduce Headcount: We leverage augmentcode.com and other tools to streamline development while maintaining innovation and quality.
• Double Productivity: Accelerate your development process with AI-driven solutions that cut timelines and enhance efficiency. This includes refactoring efforts.
• Higher Quality, No Tech Debt: Eliminate legacy code issues and deliver scalable, top-tier software aligned with your business goals.
• Faster, Cheaper, Better: Codem’s AI tools ensure quicker delivery at a lower cost, helping you stay ahead in competitive markets.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Codem’s AI-driven approach minimizes long-term maintenance and operational expenses, providing measurable savings.
• Early Access Partner of augmentcode.com: As a partner, Codem maximizes the potential of AI coding tools to bring the latest innovations to your projects, positioning your business at the cutting edge of technology.
Codem is the leading operator of AI coding tools, transforming them into actionable solutions. We become your trusted AI VP of Engineering, providing the expertise and leadership to optimize your tech strategy and execution.