Mistral Codestral: Coding Model Performance

In the video titled ‘Mistral Codestral Released! Did it Pass Coding Test & Best Coder?’ Mervin Praison explores the capabilities of Codestral, a large language model designed specifically for coding. The video puts Codestral to the test across various programming challenges, from easy to expert levels, and evaluates its tool calling, logical reasoning, and safety features. Codestral, with its 22 billion parameter model and 32,000 context window, supports over 80 programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and Bash. The video demonstrates how Codestral outperforms other coding models like Code Llama and Deep Seeker Koda in benchmark tests. It also shows how to integrate Codestral with development tools like VS Code and JetBrains. The video highlights the practical applications and limitations of using Codestral, including its performance in real-world coding scenarios and its safety measures. By the end of the video, viewers gain a comprehensive understanding of Codestral’s advanced coding capabilities and its integration with popular development tools.