codecompanion
nounUK /ˈkəʊd kəmˌpænjən/
US /ˈkoʊd kəmˌpænjən/
A codecompanion is a helper that writes and fixes computer code with you.
My codecompanion suggested a faster way to sort the list.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who programs alongside you on a shared project.
She joined the hackathon with her codecompanion from college.
3. A software tool that suggests code as you type.
The codecompanion auto-completed the function before I finished typing.
4. A learning partner who helps beginners understand programming.
As a codecompanion, he explained loops to the new students.