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Introducing AI Assistant for Cloud Functions

Build cloud functions faster with AI-powered code generation, intelligent Q&A, and conversation history. Generate, edit, and optimize your serverless functions with natural language.

COCOBASE Team
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Introducing AI Assistant for Cloud Functions

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This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about introducing ai assistant for cloud functions.

Introducing AI Assistant for Cloud Functions

We're excited to announce the AI Assistant for COCOBASE Cloud Functions - a powerful feature that lets you generate, edit, and optimize your serverless functions using natural language. Say goodbye to boilerplate code and hello to rapid development!

What is AI Assistant?

AI Assistant is your intelligent coding companion that understands your CocoBase cloud function needs and generates production-ready Python code. Whether you're building database queries, API endpoints, or dynamic web pages, AI Assistant helps you get there faster.

Key Features

1. Natural Language Code Generation

Simply describe what you want, and AI Assistant generates Python code:

# You: "Create a function to send welcome emails to new users"
# AI Assistant generates:

def main():
    # Get user data from request
    email = request.get('email')
    name = request.get('name', 'User')

    if not email:
        return {"error": "Email is required"}, 400

    # Send welcome email
    subject = 'Welcome to CocoBase!'
    html_content = f'''
    <html>
        <body>
            <h1>Welcome {name}!</h1>
            <p>We're excited to have you on board.</p>
        </body>
    </html>
    '''

    # Use CocoMailer to send email
    send_email(email, subject, html_content)

    return {
        "success": True,
        "message": "Welcome email sent"
    }

2. Intelligent Code Editing

Already have code but need to improve it? AI Assistant can refactor, optimize, and enhance your existing functions:

# You: "Add error handling and input validation to this function"
# AI Assistant updates your code with proper validation and try-catch blocks

def main():
    try:
        # Validate input
        user_id = request.get('user_id')
        if not user_id:
            return {"error": "user_id is required"}, 400

        # Query database with error handling
        user = db.find_one("users", id=user_id)

        if not user:
            return {"error": "User not found"}, 404

        return {"success": True, "user": user}

    except ValueError as e:
        return {"error": str(e)}, 400
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {str(e)}")
        return {"error": "Internal server error"}, 500

3. Conversation History

AI Assistant remembers your conversation context. Ask follow-up questions, request modifications, and iterate on your code without repeating yourself:

  • First request: "Create a function to query published posts"
  • Follow-up: "Add pagination with 10 posts per page"
  • Follow-up: "Now populate the author information"

Each response builds on the previous context!

4. Smart Q&A

Not sure how to implement something? Ask questions about CocoBase features, best practices, or specific implementation details:

  • "How do I use the db.query() function with filters?"
  • "What's the best way to populate relationships in queries?"
  • "How do I render HTML templates in cloud functions?"
  • "How can I access the authenticated user in my function?"

Fair Usage & Rate Limits

To ensure quality service for everyone, AI Assistant includes intelligent rate limiting based on your plan:

PlanChats per HourBest For
Free10 chatsLearning & small projects
Paid30 chatsProfessional development
Premium100 chatsTeams & heavy usage

Note: Rate limits reset every hour, and you can always check your remaining quota in real-time.

How to Use AI Assistant

AI Assistant is built right into your Cloud Functions editor. Here's how to get started:

1. Open AI Assistant Panel

In your Cloud Functions editor, click the "AI Assistant" button in the toolbar. You'll see your remaining chat quota and two modes to choose from:

  • đź’¬ Chat Mode: Ask questions about CocoBase features, best practices, and get help understanding concepts
  • ✨ Generate Mode: Generate or edit code based on natural language descriptions

2. Generate Code

Switch to Generate Mode and describe what you want in plain English:

Examples:

  • "Create a function to get all published blog posts with author information"
  • "Add pagination to this query with 10 items per page"
  • "Add error handling and input validation to this function"
  • "Query users who are premium members and sort by created date"

AI Assistant will generate the code and show a preview with an explanation. Review it and click "Apply Code" to insert it into your editor.

3. Ask Questions

Switch to Chat Mode and ask anything about CocoBase:

Examples:

  • "How do I populate relationships in queries?"
  • "What's the best way to handle user authentication?"
  • "Show me an example of rendering HTML templates"
  • "How do I filter documents with multiple conditions?"

AI Assistant will provide detailed answers with code examples.

4. Continue the Conversation

AI Assistant remembers your conversation! You can:

  • Ask follow-up questions without repeating context
  • Request modifications to previously generated code
  • Build features step-by-step iteratively
  • Get explanations for suggested changes

Click the refresh icon to start a new conversation when you want to change topics.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Rapid Prototyping

Scenario: You need to build a blog API quickly for a demo.

You: "Create a function to get all published blog posts"
AI: [Generates function using db.query() with status filter]
You: "Add pagination with 10 posts per page"
AI: [Updates function with limit and offset]
You: "Also populate the author information"
AI: [Adds populate parameter for author relationship]

2. Code Optimization

Scenario: Your function is slow and needs optimization.

You: "Optimize this function for better performance"
AI: [Suggests limiting results, selective population, and indexing]
You: "Add pagination and only populate the author field"
AI: [Implements limit, offset, and selective populate]
You: "Also add select to only return id, title, and author"
AI: [Adds select parameter to reduce data transfer]

3. Learning & Best Practices

Scenario: You're new to CocoBase cloud functions and need guidance.

You: "What's the best way to query related data in CocoBase?"
AI: [Explains populate feature and relationship management]
You: "Show me an example of querying posts with author and comments"
AI: [Generates code using db.query() with populate for multiple relationships]
You: "How do I handle pagination for this?"
AI: [Adds limit and offset parameters with proper response formatting]

Track Your Usage

Monitor your AI Assistant usage right in the interface:

  • Rate limit badge: See your remaining chats at a glance
  • Progress bar: Visual indicator of your quota usage
  • Reset timer: Know when your quota refreshes
  • Plan information: See your current plan and limits

The rate limit display is color-coded (green, yellow, red) so you always know where you stand!

Best Practices

1. Be Specific

Good: "Create a function to query published blog posts, populate the author, and limit to 10 results"

Less Good: "Get some posts"

2. Use Conversation History

Save your session_id and continue conversations instead of starting fresh each time. This gives AI Assistant better context and more relevant responses.

3. Iterate Incrementally

Start with basic functionality and gradually add features:

  1. Generate basic query structure
  2. Add input validation
  3. Add error handling with try-catch
  4. Add pagination and limits
  5. Optimize with selective population and select

4. Review Generated Code

AI Assistant is powerful, but always review generated code for:

  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Business logic accuracy
  • Performance implications
  • Edge cases

⚠️ Warning: Always test AI-generated code thoroughly before deploying to production.

5. Provide Context

When editing existing code, provide relevant context about your collection structure, relationships, and requirements for better results. For example: "I have a posts collection with an author relationship to users" helps AI Assistant generate more accurate code.

Security & Privacy

  • All conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Code is never shared with third parties
  • Session data is automatically cleaned up after 7 days of inactivity
  • Rate limiting protects against abuse

Easy to Use Interface

AI Assistant features a clean, intuitive interface designed for developers:

  • Side panel: Slides in without interrupting your workflow
  • Two-mode toggle: Switch between Chat and Generate with one click
  • Code preview: Review generated code before applying
  • Copy button: Quickly copy code snippets
  • Auto-scroll: Chat automatically scrolls to latest messages
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Press Enter to send, Shift+Enter for new lines

What's Next?

We're continuously improving AI Assistant with planned features including:

  • Template library: Pre-built function templates for common use cases
  • Code review: Get AI feedback on your existing code
  • Auto-optimization: Automatically suggest query optimizations
  • Team collaboration: Share AI sessions with team members
  • Custom snippets: Save and reuse common query patterns
  • Advanced examples: Learn from community-generated functions

Get Started Today

AI Assistant is available now for all CocoBase users. Start building faster in just a few clicks:

  1. Log in to your CocoBase Dashboard
  2. Open any cloud functions project
  3. Click the "AI Assistant" button in the toolbar
  4. Start chatting or generating code!

âś… Free tier users get 10 chats per hour - perfect for trying out AI Assistant risk-free!

No setup, no configuration, no API keys needed. It just works!

Feedback & Support

We'd love to hear how you're using AI Assistant:

Have questions? Check out our AI Assistant Documentation or reach out to support@cocobase.com.

Ready to supercharge your cloud function development? Try AI Assistant today!

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