Local coding assistants require computers with significant memory and large context windows to work effectively.

Coding takes a lot of brainpower. For local models to understand your project, they need a memory size of at least 25,000 words at once. Experts suggest having at least 16 gigabytes of computer memory, though 32 gigabytes is much better. If your computer memory is too small, the AI gets confused. It will make bad edits, forget what it just did, and slow down to a painful crawl.