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Ask HN: How did you solve the "developing on multiple machines" problem?
I have several computers (a desktop computer, a laptop, etc.). I'm developing with Eclipse, using a bunch of plug-ins.
It's a time-waster to synchronize my development environment between all my machines.
Usually, I develop on my desktop computer. Whenever I'm "on the road", I first have to configure my laptop Eclipse setup - reflecting the current setup of my desktop computer (including custom views, custom hotkeys, esoteric plug-ins etc.).
What is your solution to the "personal (integrated) development environment on multiple machines" problem? Which related problems are you facing?
- dlikhten 15y agoWell, Eclipse, unlike intellij, has a special workspace directory, you can sync that baby up using dropbox/aerofs. I use intellij/rubymine (jetbrains) and the advantage is that I pretty much check in my configurations along with my repo. Good stuff.
- Eduard 15y agoEclipse plug-ins are usually located in the plugins folder of the Eclipse installation. Do you mean there is a "special workspace directory" that could contain all sorts of plugins?
- dwc 15y agoI use Vim. Most of the fancy IDE features are one of a) already there if you know where to look, b) available in one or more plugins, or c) not actually as useful as you've been lead to believe. Seriously. My setup is something you can put on a thumb drive, or better yet put it in source control and sync whenever you like. Much or all of this applies to Emacs. I realize that some people will never be happy with Vim or Emacs and really want a big GUI IDE. That's ok, too.