Overview

Cloud IDE is a browser-based source code editor that is optimized for Drupal applications and runs on Cloud Platform. To add Cloud IDE to your Cloud Platform subscription, contact your Account Manager. Cloud IDE is not available for subscribers with specific regulatory or compliance requirements.

Requirements

Cloud IDE requires the latest version of one of the following browsers:

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Safari

Features

• Accelerated developer onboarding
  Developers can begin coding in minutes without setting up local environments such as LAMP stacks or tools such as Composer, Drush, and Xdebug.
• Minimal maintenance requirements
  Cloud IDE eliminates the need for time-consuming software installations or troubleshooting.
• Enhanced code quality
  Built-in tools for code sniffing, linting, and validation help ensure adherence to best practices.
• Optimized performance
  Cloud IDE is optimized for development. It offers superior performance without being affected by other applications.
• Seamless debugging
  Pre-configured debugging tools enable developers to quickly identify and resolve bugs.
• Secure SaaS environment
  With Cloud IDE, you can maintain machine and network security without granting admin privileges to developers or adjusting network settings.

User interface

Cloud IDE displays the files and directories from your Drupal codebase in an Explorer pane on the left. To view or modify files, double click any file and open the source code editor.

For more information about the user interface, visit Using Cloud IDE. For information about configuring preferences in the user interface, visit Settings and preferences.

IDE container resources

For a list of the tools, developer resources, and services available in the Cloud IDE container, see Resources in Cloud IDE.