What is a Cloud IDE?

A cloud IDE is an integrated development environment that runs primarily in the cloud, with some offerings allowing users to run a local editor while other components of the IDE run in the cloud. Cloud IDEs offer several benefits over traditional localhost development, including less setup effort, remote access, standardized workspaces, reduced build times, and facilitated collaboration. However, concerns about latency, adoption of new workflows, and vendor lock-in have hindered widespread adoption among developers. Despite these challenges, cloud IDEs show promise for improving the efficiency and flexibility of software development processes.