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diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.02.07/Tue/workspace.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.02.07/Tue/workspace.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92c70d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.02.07/Tue/workspace.txt @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +[Workspace], a new online development environment for programmers, stands out for its slick FTP integration and near seamless replication of desktop features. Workspace uses an Ajax interface to create a nice online IDE for building web-based applications -- no extra software required. + +Workspace has been in private beta for a while now, but over the weekend the site launched what it calls a "sandbox" version. You'll still need to submit an invite request to join and Workspace is quick to point out that bugs may pop up. + +We've looked at some online IDEs before, such as [CodeIDE][2], but Workspace boasts some impressive features -- like FTP integration -- that I haven't seen elsewhere. + +When you log in to Workspace you're presented with a screen that emulates a traditional desktop space. Drag and drop "windows" show FTP connections, file directory structures and text editor windows just like your OS desktop. Next to each file or directory is small arrow icon that acts a right-click style menu with options for that document or folder. + +The text editor portion of Workspace supports customizable syntax highlighting and one-click saving. Supported languages include PHP, JavaScript, HTML, Java, Perl, SQL and others. Some nice indicator icons show up when you have unsaved changes in your editor documents and the app even supports the ctrl-s shortcut for saving (Windows only). + +Most of Workspace's editing and organizational features are standard fair for online development environments at this point, but the FTP support sets Workspace apart. + +To grab files off your remote server just enter in your username and password and Workspace will connect and give you directory listings and file edit capabilities much like any descent desktop based editor. + +[1]: http://www.createworkspace.com/ "Workspace" +[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/02/codeide_an_onli.html "CodeIDE: An Online IDE" + +While it can be difficult to see at times, the Workspace team has provided the following demonstration video that lets you see the application in action. + +<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/13fLSX84Zu0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/13fLSX84Zu0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> + +Keep in mind that Workspace is a beta so you may not want to trust it with mission critical documents yet.
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