I Used AI to Refactor a Massive .NET App. It Was Scary Good

Summary

Milan explores Augment Code, an AI software development platform designed for large, production-grade codebases, focusing on its context engine and ability to understand complex projects. The platform offers a VS Code extension with features similar to Copilot, including agent mode and inline editing, with pricing starting at $50 per month and a unique emphasis on data privacy and security. Using a .NET 8 event management platform called Evently as a test case, Milan evaluates Augment Code's performance in a real-world scenario with over 6,000 lines of code. The key takeaway is Augment Code's potential to provide fast, contextual insights and code assistance for enterprise-level software development.