Railtown AI Technologies Inc. Launches Powerful Visual Studio Extension to Supercharge Developer Productivity with AI
Designed to revolutionize the way developers identify, resolve, and prevent issues, Railtown's Visual Studio Extension leverages context-aware AI to deliver automated fixes, intelligent code suggestions, and streamlined workflows—all tailored to a developer's unique codebase and environment.
'Our mission is to empower developers with intelligent tools that eliminate friction and accelerate innovation,' said Cory Brandolini, CEO at Railtown AI Technologies Inc. 'By integrating our Root Cause Agent into Visual Studio, we're giving developers the ability to detect and fix issues faster, with greater precision and confidence.'
With this release, RCA++ can now be used as a standalone tool on a developer-by-developer basis, making it ideal for individual contributors or smaller teams. For larger organizations seeking a unified approach, RCA++ is also fully integrated into Railtown's Conductr Developer Productivity Engineering Platform ( www.conductr.ai ), enabling scalable deployment, centralized insights, and enhanced team collaboration across the entire development lifecycle.
The extension introduces a comprehensive set of features aimed at improving developer experience and operational efficiency:
With Visual Studio continuing to be one of the most popular IDEs used by software developers around the world, this extension enables seamless integration into existing workflows. Developers can now leverage Railtown AI's capabilities without switching tools, allowing for increased focus, faster debugging, and more reliable deployments.
In addition to the launch of the Visual Studio Extension, Railtown AI Technologies is also pleased to announce that it has engaged i2i Media to lead a robust marketing awareness campaign. This strategic initiative aims to expand reach, drive adoption, and raise visibility of Railtown's breakthrough AI-powered development.
About Railtown AI Technologies Inc.
Railtown AI Technologies Inc. is a leader in developer productivity tools powered by artificial intelligence. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Railtown delivers solutions that streamline software development workflows, reduce downtime, and increase the speed of innovation for teams around the world. By embedding intelligence into every stage of the software lifecycle, Railtown is redefining how modern engineering teams work.
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