devcontainer

The problem: Each dev container that uses Npm or Yarn as package managers has to download all the “node_modules”, plus some transient ones, for each container where those files take quite a lot of disk space and time to download. The Solution: Set up a dev container with Pnpm and a global shared packages store with the host system. This approach eliminates the need to duplicate files. It saves significant network resources and time by reusing all the files that other dev containers or the host machine have already downloaded into the global store. [Read More]

Overcoming Git Credential Issues in VSCode Dev Containers We developers should work in isolated environments to maintain consistency across different machines and team members. Visual Studio Code’s dev containers are a fantastic tool, providing an automated method to consistently spin up a development environment regardless of the host machine. However, when working with private repositories, you might encounter a common hurdle: accessing your Git credentials within the dev container. The Problem: Missing Git Credentials in Dev Containers Picture this scenario: You’re diligently coding away in your VSCode dev container, feeling productive and in the zone. [Read More]