Randall Hunt published article on how to run your Integrated Development Environment (IDE) in the cloud. One of the first things you learn when you start programming is that, just like any crafts person, your tools matter. A powerful editor and testing pipeline supercharge your productivity.
This article is about AWS Cloud9, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for writing, running, and debugging code, all from your web browser.
AWS Cloud9 has all the typical IDE features you would expect:
- live syntax checking, auto-indent, auto-completion
- code folding, split panes, version control integration
- multiple cursors and selections
- also - it’s fast, even for large (100000+ line) files.
- no lag or other issues while typing
- ideal for pair programming
The AWS Cloud9 IDE is truly “cloud native”. The service is provided at no additional charge, and you only charged for the underlying compute and storage resources. When you create an environment you’re prompted for either:
- an instance type and an auto-hibernate time
- or SSH access to a machine of your choice
Also with AWS CodeStar you can easily provision an end-to-end continuous delivery toolchain for development on AWS. Now, with a few simple clicks you can provision a Cloud9 environment to develop your application.
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