Buying an iPad Pro for coding was a mistake

• Code-Server

  395 65,274 9.2 TypeScript

  VS Code in the browser

  

Because it doesnt have public IP i access it using Tailscale[2].

I especially like the pen, which allows for nice notes and also diagrams.

The other nice thing is, that even when i work from some place with bad wifi. I can still download and upload large files because the server is connected to optics.

[1] - https://coder.com/

• blink

  37 5,979 9.2 Swift

  Blink Mobile Shell for iOS (Mosh based) (by blinksh)

  

There's also Blink [1] which includes a local shell (limited), ssh and mosh support, and comes with a local-first, but remote-dependent, vscode implementation. Works with vscode.dev, code-server (the coder.com and microsoft version), coder.com etc. Not free but a free TestFlight versions available if you accept to be a beta tester of sorts.

I've had moderate success using it, but overall the code-server experience has been a bit lacking, in part due to languages I use, in part due to lots of software still assuming a local-first development environment (code-server/coder.com help with this by e.g. proxying http ports in your dev environment). A real IDE/code editor running on a MacBook is still way superior.

[1] https://blink.sh

• SurveyJS

  surveyjs.io sponsored

  Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

  

• compiler-explorer

  190 15,138 9.9 TypeScript

  Run compilers interactively from your web browser and interact with the assembly

  

I was absolutely gutted when I discovered that Compiler Explorer [0] didn't work on my iPad + ridiculously expensive keyboard

[0] https://godbolt.org

• ish

  152 15,952 9.6 C

  Linux shell for iOS

  

Not making any statement regarding the mentioned workflow issues (I mostly agree with them), I really like iSH [1] for this sort thing.

It’s a “good enough” solution for the “I just quickly need to do something in a terminal” problems.

And because it’s an x86 Alpine Linux it can even run simple binaries if needed.

But for me it still couldn’t replace a dedicated laptop for proper tasks.

[1]: https://github.com/ish-app/ish

• tailscale

  1,005 16,437 9.9 Go

  The easiest, most secure way to use WireGuard and 2FA.

  

• Mosh

  152 12,199 4.6 C++

  Mobile Shell

  

I am surprised many people write about ssh into a server. Mosh[1] feels more responsive and it also supports longer sessions.

[1] - https://mosh.org/

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