Question #1268
A software development team needs to collaborate remotely using their personal laptops. The company wants to provide a cloud-hosted integrated development environment (IDE) that allows real-time code editing and access to a managed AWS development environment. Which AWS service should the company use?
Amazon WorkSpaces
AWS Cloud9
AWS Outposts
Amazon Lightsail
Explanation
AWS Cloud9 is a cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE) that supports real-time code collaboration, allowing multiple developers to edit code simultaneously. It is fully managed by AWS and pre-configured with essential tools, making it ideal for remote teams needing a shared development environment.
Why other options are incorrect:
- A. Amazon WorkSpaces: Provides virtual desktops but lacks IDE-specific features like real-time code collaboration.
- C. AWS Outposts: Extends AWS infrastructure to on-premises data centers, irrelevant to cloud-hosted IDE requirements.
- D. Amazon Lightsail: Offers simplified VPS for applications but does not include an IDE or collaboration features.
Key Points: Cloud9 is purpose-built for collaborative coding in AWS, while other services focus on virtual desktops, on-premises solutions, or basic cloud hosting.
Answer
The correct answer is: B