Automate code commenting using VS Code and Ollama

Code comments are crucial in software development for explaining complex logic and documenting decision-making processes, and while well-written code might be self-explanatory, comments provide context for future developers. The emergence of AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot has sparked debate on whether AI can effectively capture the human insight needed for valuable comments, raising concerns about data privacy and reliance on proprietary platforms. Ollama offers an alternative by allowing developers to use large language models (LLMs) to enhance productivity without sharing data or incurring subscription costs. A tutorial guides users in creating a VS Code extension that employs Ollama to automate comment generation, illustrating how to utilize an LLM for generating concise and insightful comments for code blocks. The process involves setting up Ollama, pulling and running models, and integrating the extension with the VS Code environment, ensuring comments are accurately placed in code scripts. This approach highlights the potential of AI tools in streamlining documentation processes while maintaining data privacy and avoiding platform lock-in.