cloud development environment
nounA place on the internet where you can write and run computer programs without setting up your own computer.
She opened her cloud development environment in the browser and started coding right away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A hosted setup that gives programmers ready-made tools and servers over the internet.
The team used a cloud development environment to share the same tools and settings.
3. A remote coding space that keeps a project's files and programs on internet servers instead of a local machine.
His cloud development environment saved all his files online, so he could continue from any device.
4. A service that lets people build and test software using only a web browser.
New learners often begin with a cloud development environment because nothing needs to be installed.