Cloud-based development environments offer several key benefits, including scalability, reliability, and security. As an early player in this space, Codeanywhere has witnessed the evolution of cloud development environments, shifting from a focus on browser-based access to fully remote development environments based on containerization and ephemeral environments. Ephemeral development environments are always up-to-date with the latest project requirements, making them instrumental in addressing critical challenges facing developers. Standardized development environments adhere to specific configuration files or standards, ensuring consistency, reliability, and efficiency across all instances, whether local or cloud-based. Integration between local and cloud environments is crucial for seamless collaboration and productivity, and tools like Codespaces, Gitpod, and Coder are on the right track in providing standardized development environments. The future of cloud development environments promises to transform the way we develop and deploy applications, with complete integration from local to cloud expected to become a reality. To transition to standardized development environments, developers can follow tips such as adopting standards, moving towards cloud-based environments, and taking small steps to introduce new practices gradually.