GitHub Codespaces
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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Try a Python project with a custom dev container
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Try a Java project with a custom dev container
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Try a Go project with a custom dev container
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Deep dive into GitHub Codespaces
Understand how GitHub Codespaces works.
Creating a codespace
You can create a codespace for a branch in a repository to develop online.
Opening an existing codespace
You can reopen a codespace that you have closed or stopped and return to your work.
Using GitHub 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.
Personalizing GitHub Codespaces for your account
You can personalize GitHub Codespaces by using a dotfiles repository on GitHub or by using Settings Sync.