November 2021 Summaries

Kubernetes is being used for more than just scheduling containers to host production application workloads. It can also run developer workspace images as pods, making developers' lives easier by providing benefits such as cost-saving resource sharing and intellectual property boundaries. In this post, we explore the advanced capabilities Kubernetes provides for powering up development environments, including the use of mutating webhooks to modify API requests and enable actions that may not be initially available. We also demonstrate how to use a mutating webhook to mount a shared volume so that a developer can access a large dataset without having to copy it into their workspace.

The latest version of Coder, v1.25, is now available for installation or upgrade. This release introduces significant updates including the ability to install and run Coder with Docker, alpha support for using AWS EC2-based workspaces, multi-zone support, and more. Additionally, Coder has added support for provisioning workspaces on EC2 instances managed by Amazon Web Services. The "New workspace" screen in Coder v1.25 has been simplified with many options moved to the "Advanced" panel. This version will be the last release to support Kubernetes v1.19 clusters, as future releases will require the use of Kubernetes 1.20 or later.

We're hosting another Meetup at our Austin Office. If you're interested in attending or speaking, please let us know.` is a notification about an upcoming event. Development teams deserve better than VDI due to its high overhead and unnecessary complexity for developers. Coder provides a better experience by centralizing the management of developer workspaces, reducing resources required, and enabling self-service workspace creation. It applies the same principles as VDI in terms of security but offers more flexibility and lower latency. Coder is optimized specifically for writing code, allowing developers to move IDEs, terminals, and other windows across monitors and offloading slow builds and tests to the cloud. By ensuring that all members of the team are working from the same pre-configured image, Coder reduces configuration drift and provides a remote workspace that feels local.