Securing the development workflow against data leaks is critical to individuals and teams. Organizations must balance robust security measures while maintaining developer productivity and a seamless developer experience. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) has emerged as a solution to protect the development workflow by centralizing data and desktop applications, providing remote access to general-purpose desktops and dedicated computing power. However, this approach can suffer from latency issues affecting responsiveness. Cloud Development Environments (CDEs), on the other hand, offer a modern, scalable, and efficient approach to secure development, enhancing the developer experience and reducing costs associated with dedicated compute resources. CDEs utilize container-based virtualization, web-based IDEs, and comprehensive data loss prevention measures to protect development data and web applications. Integrating VDI and CDEs can provide a balanced approach to security and productivity, leveraging the strengths of both technologies. Ultimately, the choice between VDI and CDEs depends on an organization's specific needs, existing infrastructure, and security requirements.