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Coder

ODU Computer Science | Coder

Coder is a platform for creating and managing remote development environments. It allows ODU CS students and faculty to provision cloud-based workspaces with ease, ensuring a consistent and powerful development experience.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to create and use a Coder workspace.

1. Sign In

Go to the Coder Web UI and sign in.

VPN Required

The CS VPN is required to access this platform.

Sign In Page

2. Create a New Workspace

Click the New Workspace button in the corner and select an available template.

Coder Home Page

3. Customize Workspace

Customize your workspace parameters as needed.

New Workspace Creation Page

4. Interact with Workspace

Once the workspace is started, click the buttons to interact with your environment.

Coder Workspace Page

Managing Workspaces

Sharing Workspaces

You can share your workspace with other students.

  1. On your workspace page, click the Share button.
  2. Enter a student email or username to grant them access.

Coder Share Dialog

Viewing Shared Workspaces

To view workspaces that have been shared with you, you need to clear the default filter.

  1. Locate the filter box which defaults to owner:me.
  2. Click the Clear search button (the "x" icon) as shown in the image.
  3. This will display all workspaces you have access to, including those shared by others.

Coder Shared Workspaces