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About {{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }}

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{{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }} makes it easier for developers to onboard to a new company or start contributing to an open-source project. Project maintainers can configure a repository so that, when you create a codespace for the repository, the project's dependencies are included automatically. You can start coding faster by reducing time spent configuring your environment.

{{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }} allows you to develop in the cloud instead of locally. Developers can contribute from anywhere, on any machine, including tablets or Chromebooks, and there is no need to maintain local copies of intellectual property.

Using {{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }}

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Joining the beta

A limited number of people will be invited to join the beta. To join the waitlist, see Sign up for Codespaces beta.

Contacting us about {{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }}

If you encounter problems using {{ site.data.variables.product.prodname_codespaces }}, see "Troubleshooting your codespace."

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