AI-powered Assistant Unblocked Helps Developers Understand Code

A new tool called Unblocked, created by Dennis Pilarinos, aims to help developers understand complex codebases. Pilarinos, a seasoned professional in building developer tools, previously worked at Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. Unblocked, an AI-powered assistant, integrates with various development environments and apps to provide contextual answers about lines of code. It also offers admin controls that can be easily adopted by system admins and is working on integrating with other platforms.

Additionally, Unblocked is developing tools to actively support developers with projects. The startup has attracted customers such as Drata, AppDirect, Big Cartel, and TravelPerk and has raised $20 million in Series A funding. Investors, including B Capital, Radical Ventures, Amplify Partners, First Round Capital, and XYZ Capital, have contributed to the company's total capital of $30 million.

According to Rob Toews from Radical Ventures, as AI-generated code becomes more prevalent, tools like Unblocked will be increasingly valuable in helping developers understand complex codebases.