Follow these best practices to get the most out of Amazon Q Developer and maintain code quality.

Code Review Practices

  • Always review generated code before using
  • Test AI suggestions thoroughly
  • Understand the logic, don’t just copy-paste
  • Refactor for your coding standards

Effective Usage Patterns

// Use Amazon Q for:
// ✅ Boilerplate code generation
// ✅ Function implementations
// ✅ Unit test creation
// ✅ Documentation writing
// ✅ Code explanations

// Avoid using for:
// ❌ Security-critical code without review
// ❌ Complex business logic without understanding
// ❌ Production code without testing

Productivity Tips

  • Use keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+I for inline chat)
  • Break complex tasks into smaller prompts
  • Provide context about your project structure
  • Use comments to guide code generation

Remember: Amazon Q is a powerful assistant, not a replacement for developer skills.