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Discussion on: Is Codespaces going to replace Gitpod?

 
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Banee Ishaque K

Gitpod supports GUI developement too (with the use of VNC embedded in HTML5). Currently it is good for desktop apps development, since Gitpod deosn't support direct connection of local devices (mobile phones, ioT devices, Microcontroller boards, etc), also lacks support for device emulators (due to the complexity in virtualization) - there are some hack ways - not tried yet.

A common drawback for both platforms is support for windows only technologies like .NET Framework (but, supports .NET Core). I think Microsoft will overcome this limitation in near future thorugh Codespaces.