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0 pointsvbezhenar3y ago0 comments

Is it possible to use iPad with Safari and VSCode? I'm thinking about something like GitHub Codespaces. Like development in browser.

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brikwerk3y ago

Code server might be what you're looking for: https://github.com/coder/code-server

The caveat with the above is that you'll need something to host it. You could use a computer on your local network or a VPS of some kind (DigitalOcean, Linode, etc all have cheaper plans for hosting).

Once you get Code Server running, you can add the URL to your homepage to remove the Safari URL bar.

kylehotchkiss3y ago

Try GitHub.dev on your iPad now. Totally possible. You can save a link to it on your Home Screen. It’s not a full time workspace but a decent backup option if on the go.

vbezhenarOP3y ago

I don't really own good iPad unfortunately, just trying to understand its capabilities.

Can I attach proper 4K display with keyboard and mouse if necessary? Will it work like desktop (when it comes to browser)?

While I don't really think that iPad is a good replacement for Macbook Air, that's an interesting option at least.

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