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CodinIT’s Workbench is the central hub for your development workflow, seamlessly integrating the code editor, terminal, preview system, and collaboration tools into a unified, browser-based development environment.

Unified Development Experience

Complete development environment with synchronized file management, preview capabilities, and collaborative features.

Core Components

Project Organization

1

Project Structure

Organize your project with a clear, logical folder structure that scales with your application.
2

File Templates

Use built-in templates for common file types and project structures to accelerate development.
3

Import/Export

Import existing projects or export your work for sharing and deployment.
4

Backup & Sync

Automatic backup and synchronization across devices and sessions.

Artifact System

Preview Integration

Instant Preview

See your application update in real-time as you make changes to your code

Error Overlay

Visual error indicators directly in the preview with detailed stack traces

Responsive Testing

Test responsive design across different screen sizes and devices

Performance Monitoring

Monitor application performance and resource usage in real-time

Multi-Framework Support

Team Development

Code Review Integration

State Management

Deployment Integration

1

Platform Selection

Choose from integrated deployment platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages.
2

Configuration

Configure deployment settings including build commands, environment variables, and domains.
3

Build Process

Execute build process in WebContainer and prepare application for deployment.
4

Deployment

Deploy application with automatic URL generation and preview links.
5

Monitoring

Monitor deployment status and access logs directly from the Workbench.

Deployment Platforms

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Vercel

Seamless integration with Vercel for instant deployments and preview URLs
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Netlify

Deploy to Netlify’s global CDN with form handling and serverless functions

GitHub Pages

Deploy static sites directly to GitHub Pages with custom domains

Development Workflow

// 1. Create new project
await workbench.createProject('my-app', 'react');

// 2. Add dependencies
await workbench.installDependencies(['react', 'react-dom']);

// 3. Create files
await workbench.createFile('src/App.tsx', reactComponent);

// 4. Start development server
await workbench.startDevServer();

// 5. Preview application
await workbench.openPreview();

// 6. Deploy when ready
await workbench.deploy('vercel');

Workflow Customization

Efficient Resource Usage

Lazy Loading

Load components and features only when needed to improve startup time

Background Processing

Move heavy operations to background threads to keep UI responsive

Memory Management

Automatic cleanup of unused resources and efficient memory usage patterns

Caching Strategy

Intelligent caching of frequently used data and computation results

Performance Monitoring

Customization Options

Security & Privacy

Client-Side Processing: All code analysis and processing happens in your browser
Ephemeral Storage: Project data exists only in memory during active sessions
Encrypted Transport: All network communication uses HTTPS encryption
Granular Permissions: Fine-grained control over who can access your projects

Privacy Controls

1

Local-Only Mode

Work entirely offline with no data sent to external servers.
2

Data Export Control

Full control over when and how project data is exported or shared.
3

Session Management

Clear all data and reset environment with a single action.
4

Privacy Settings

Granular privacy settings for different types of data and features.

Troubleshooting

Error: Panels not displaying correctly or layout not savingSolutions:
  • Reset layout to default configuration
  • Clear browser local storage for the application
  • Check browser zoom settings and display resolution
  • Restart browser if layout issues persist
Error: Files not updating in preview or terminalSolutions:
  • Check WebContainer connection status
  • Verify file permissions and locking status
  • Restart WebContainer process if needed
  • Clear Workbench cache and reload
Error: Workbench becoming slow or unresponsiveSolutions:
  • Close unused files and panels to free memory
  • Restart the Workbench session
  • Check system resources and close other applications
  • Disable unnecessary features for current workflow
Error: Problems with real-time collaboration featuresSolutions:
  • Check internet connection stability
  • Verify user permissions for the project
  • Refresh collaboration session
  • Contact team members to verify their connection

Advanced Features

interface WorkbenchPlugin {
  name: string;
  version: string;
  initialize(workbench: WorkbenchAPI): void;
  cleanup(): void;
}

// Example: Custom file template plugin
const templatePlugin: WorkbenchPlugin = {
  name: 'custom-templates',
  version: '1.0.0',
  initialize(workbench) {
    workbench.registerTemplate('react-component', componentTemplate);
  },
  cleanup() {
    // Cleanup resources
  }
};

API Integration

Ready to develop? The Workbench provides a complete, integrated development environment that scales from simple projects to complex team applications, all running entirely in your browser.