How To Setup A Collaborative Programming Environment

Microsoft Visual Studio Code (aka vscode) is a simple editor for some of us; a tool that is used in day-to-day work for others. But today, you’ll see how it transforms into an amazing code collaboration tool.

In this article, we’ll explain how to create a shared coding environment for developers who need to work together by using VSCode, step by step.

Installation

• Open VSCode and go to View / Extensions menu
• Search for “Live Share” extension and install

Starting to Share

After the installation, click the Live Share button in the status bar. It’ll start sharing your project and copy a unique session url to your clipboard.

At the first run, it would ask you to choose an authentication method from the menu opened at the top. Select one of the authentication methods suitable for you