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---
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title: Developing in a codespace
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intro: 'You can open a codespace on {% data variables.product.product_name %}, then develop using {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}''s features.'
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permissions: Anyone can develop in a codespace owned by their user account.
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redirect_from:
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- /github/developing-online-with-github-codespaces/developing-in-a-codespace
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- /github/developing-online-with-codespaces/developing-in-a-codespace
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versions:
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fpt: '*'
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type: how_to
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topics:
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- Codespaces
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- Fundamentals
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- Developer
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---
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{% data reusables.codespaces.release-stage %}
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## About development with {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}
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{% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %} provides you with the full development experience of {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}. {% data reusables.codespaces.use-visual-studio-features %}
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1. Side Bar - By default, this area shows your project files in the Explorer.
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2. Activity Bar - This displays the Views and provides you with a way to switch between them. You can reorder the Views by dragging and dropping them.
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3. Editor - This is where you edit your files. You can use the tab for each editor to position it exactly where you need it.
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4. Panels - This is where you can see output and debug information, as well as the default place for the integrated Terminal.
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5. Status Bar - This area provides you with useful information about your codespace and project. For example, the branch name, configured ports, and more.
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For more information on using {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, see the [User Interface guide](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/userinterface) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
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{% data reusables.codespaces.connect-to-codespace-from-vscode %}
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{% data reusables.codespaces.use-chrome %} For more information, see "[Troubleshooting your codespace](/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/troubleshooting-your-codespace)."
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### Personalizing your codespace
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{% data reusables.codespaces.about-personalization %} For more information, see "[Personalizing {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %} for your account](/codespaces/setting-up-your-codespace/personalizing-codespaces-for-your-account)."
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{% data reusables.codespaces.apply-devcontainer-changes %} For more information, see "[Configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %} for your project](/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/configuring-codespaces-for-your-project#apply-changes-to-your-configuration)."
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### Running your app from a codespace
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{% data reusables.codespaces.about-port-forwarding %} For more information, see "[Forwarding ports in your codespace](/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/forwarding-ports-in-your-codespace)."
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### Committing your changes
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{% data reusables.codespaces.committing-link-to-procedure %}
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### Using the Command Palette
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The Command Palette allows you to access and manage many features for {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}. For more information, see "[Using the Command Palette in {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/codespaces/codespaces-reference/using-the-command-palette-in-codespaces)."
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## Navigating to an existing codespace
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1. {% data reusables.codespaces.you-can-see-all-your-codespaces %}
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2. Click the name of the codespace you want to develop in.
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Alternatively, you can see any active codespaces for a repository by navigating to the repository in which it was made and selecting **{% octicon "codespaces" aria-label="The codespaces icon" %} Codespaces**.
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