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GitHub Codespaces Beta

Create a codespace to start developing in a secure, configurable, and dedicated development environment that works how and where you want it to.

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Node.js sample project

Try a Node.js project with a custom dev container

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microsoft/vscode-remote-try-node

Python sample project

Try a Python project with a custom dev container

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microsoft/vscode-remote-try-python

Java sample project

Try a Java project with a custom dev container

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microsoft/vscode-remote-try-java

Go sample project

Try a Go project with a custom dev container

development containers
microsoft/vscode-remote-try-go

Rust sample project

Try a Rust project with a custom dev container

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microsoft/vscode-remote-try-rust

PHP sample project

Try a PHP project with a custom dev container

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microsoft/vscode-remote-try-php

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Creating a codespace

You can create a codespace for a branch in a repository to develop online.

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Developing in a codespace

You can open a codespace on GitHub, then develop using Visual Studio Code's features.

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Using Codespaces in Visual Studio Code

You can develop in your codespace directly in Visual Studio Code by connecting the GitHub Codespaces extension with your account on GitHub.

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Personalizing Codespaces for your account

You can personalize Codespaces by using a dotfiles repository on GitHub or by using Settings Sync.

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Getting Started with Codespaces

Setting up your codespace

Developing in a codespace

Managing your codespaces

Managing Codespaces for your organization

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