Exploring the Tidewave AI Coding Agent for Elixir Development

This article provides an in-depth look at Tidewave, a browser-based AI coding agent designed to assist Elixir developers, particularly with Phoenix applications. The author demonstrates the installation of Tidewave in a music application project and its various features, including code navigation, UI updates, querying the database, and automated debugging. Key functionalities explored include the ability to use a point-and-click interface to identify UI components, implementing code changes based on AI suggestions, and troubleshooting errors. The article highlights how Tidewave can streamline the development process, making it invaluable for both new projects and maintenance of existing applications.