PRD: Automatic Generation of Commit Messages and PR Descriptions/Titles for JetBrains Extension

[nirzaf]

Description:

As a user, I want the JetBrains extension to automatically generate commit messages, pull request (PR) descriptions, and PR titles so that I can maintain consistent and descriptive documentation of my code changes without manually crafting messages each time. By leveraging AI, the extension should analyze the changes in the codebase and generate relevant, clear, and concise commit messages and PR details. This feature will streamline the workflow, enhance collaboration, and ensure that the commit history is informative and easy to follow.

Objectives:

The objective is to implement an AI-driven feature within the JetBrains extension that automatically generates commit messages, PR titles, and descriptions based on code changes. This feature should:

Integrate seamlessly with JetBrains IDEs to enhance the developer experience. Provide consistent and accurate commit messages and PR descriptions to ensure better documentation and communication. Allow customization via templates so that users can enforce team standards and maintain message consistency. Enable users to review and edit the generated messages before finalizing them. Improve efficiency by reducing the time developers spend on writing commit messages and PR descriptions.

Acceptance Criteria:

Conditions that the feature must meet to be accepted by a user:

• The JetBrains extension can automatically generate commit messages based on code changes.
• Generated commit messages and PR descriptions should accurately describe the changes made, using clear and concise language.
• Users should be able to customize message templates to align with team standards (e.g., specific prefixes like feat:, fix:, etc.).
• The feature should support multiple programming languages commonly used in JetBrains IDEs.
• Users must have the option to review and edit the automatically generated commit messages and PR descriptions before they are finalized.
• The feature should not negatively impact the performance of the JetBrains IDEs.
• Secure handling of code data to ensure privacy and compliance with relevant regulations.

Design Tasks:

Design Tasks

• [ ] Design the user interface for reviewing and editing generated commit messages and PR descriptions.
• [ ] Create mockups or prototypes showing how the feature will integrate with the existing JetBrains IDE commit and PR creation workflows.
• [ ] Define the UI elements for customization options, such as template settings and message review panels.

Engineering Tasks:

Engineering Tasks

• [ ] Develop the AI model to analyze code changes and generate commit messages and PR descriptions.
• [ ] Implement the feature within the JetBrains extension, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows.
• [ ] Create options for users to customize message templates.
• [ ] Develop functionality for users to review and edit the generated messages before finalizing them.
• [ ] Ensure the feature supports multiple programming languages and handles them appropriately.
• [ ] Optimize the feature for performance to ensure it doesn't slow down the JetBrains IDE.
• [ ] Implement security measures to handle code data securely.

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[jdorfman]

Thanks @nirzaf for creating this PRD. I will make sure the product team sees this in the weekly community feedback report.

Currently, we support something like this in VS Code, but it hasn't been ported yet. I will try to find the status.

[HamptonMakes]

@nirzaf I'll give my left kidney for this feature!

I had to stop using the git integration in the IDE :O

Thank you for this!