This week in AI coding news, Google's Gemini Code Assist got major upgrades with its new Gemini 2.5 model. The update makes it better at chatting about code, writing reliable code, and reviewing pull requests. Developers worldwide can now use these features for free in popular coding tools like Visual Studio Code.

A new way to test AI Agent performance shows these tools are improving fast. Monthly evaluations check how well AI handles real-world coding tasks, helping developers pick the best tools for their projects.

Tech writer Joshtronic shared tips for using AI coding tools to work faster. While AI isn't perfect, he says its better to ship working code quickly than wait for perfection. Many developers are adopting this fast-paced approach with AI assistants.