Google Bard
What it is: Google's AI assistant with coding capabilities. Generate, explain, and debug code. Free to use.
What It Does Best
Google integration. Can search web for latest info. Links to relevant documentation. Explains with current examples.
Multi-language support. Python, JavaScript, Java, C++. Generates code and explains in 20+ languages.
Export to Colab. Generate Python code, click button to open in Google Colab. Instant testing environment.
Pricing
Free: Unlimited use with Google account
When to Use It
✅ Need quick code snippets or explanations
✅ Already in Google ecosystem
✅ Want AI that can search current web
✅ Prototyping in Google Colab
When NOT to Use It
❌ Need IDE integration (use Copilot/Cursor)
❌ Working with sensitive code (privacy concerns)
❌ Want specialized coding AI (less accurate than coding-specific tools)
Bottom line: Good general-purpose coding help, free. Not as strong as specialized tools but handy for quick questions. Best for Google Workspace users.