Host a Dev Environment on Render with VS Code and Tailscale

The article explores the process of setting up a hosted development environment on Render, using VS Code and Tailscale, to bridge the gap between local and cloud-based development setups. It highlights the advantages of cloud-based development, such as increased accessibility, consistency between development and production environments, and improved collaboration. The author details their experience deploying a code-server instance on Render, utilizing Docker and Tailscale for secure access, and addressing challenges like persistent storage and security concerns. They describe using Tailscale's subnet routing for secure access, integrating SSH for a more familiar development workflow, and the benefits of using Render's features like persistent disks. Despite some friction points, such as the need for additional configuration and the absence of built-in SSH, the author acknowledges the potential for cloud-based development environments to enhance productivity and collaboration, anticipating further improvements and innovations in this space.