How to code on your iPad with VS Code for free [Beginners guide]

[@GeeksTable]

I've made a new (better) guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4aqZmmki6uNe7M It covers a full version of VS Code which, unlike CodeServer, can run Copilot and Copilot Chat.

[@jo_han1]

I was going to be severely disappointed if this was going to be another remote desktop video. Thankfully it was not. Tysm for that

[@yamyam263]

This video is great. Informative, to the point, and unlike other channels: you keep it to the point while also being charming. I also appreciate the honesty at the end of the video. This is for some people, but it doesn’t meet your needs as an Android Developer and that’s fine. You still made a video instructing 3 ways to set it up. And you were transparent about all of it. Extremely professional of you. I’m subscribed & can’t wait for more awesome content from you, Alex! You’re the man.

[@oso1248]

Apple makes no such claim. There is absolutely nothing stopping apple from putting Mac OS on the iPad Pro other than they don’t want to. The fact that you can’t directly install vscode on you iPad is because apple specifically doesn’t want you to… primarily because they don’t want your iPad to become your computer.

[@21Shells]

The M1 in current ipads is the same CPU they use in their macs. Not only could it run MacOS, it could probably do so incredibly well. Id love to run an IDE even something basic like Thonny on my Ipad, itd basically replace my old linux mint running desktop by that point.

[@ifeanyichukwu3644]

@@21Shells what graphics card does the ipad have...

[@ifeanyichukwu3644]

Most of macos graphics depends on the gpu, that is why it sucks in vms

[@Zedexization]

Its a business. Making it run MacOS would simply hurt their MacBook lineup. Also, they simply dont want to change iPadOS.

[@liamsz]

@@21Shells ah yes, running macOS on a device with 128gbs of storage while dual booting iOS, just marvelous!! Amazing idea! I wonder why Apple hasn’t done such a thing yet

[@sustainablewww6715]

I definitely hope that one day soon you will be able to get the full development experience on iPad. I for one would change right away! 😊

[@AnotherAyushRaj]

Apple wont do it because that might cause sales drop of Macbook Air

[@senecazone]

@@AnotherAyushRajI think people are not use Macbook just because coding

[@DidacusYT]

Thank you bro, I’m not an English native and there is no info about coding on iPad in the Spanish community. You helped me a lot, new sub :)

[@alanyoung1598]

If y'all have a problem setting it up in code app like I did, make sure that your host server is connected to a wireless network. It took me way too long to realize that the problem was that my host server was connected to a wired connection and not a wireless one. I changed that and now it works fine

[@adriamesas1747]

Damn you saved me so much time! Thank you a lot

[@manuelmojicas]

I really needed this video in my life. All I see are dude drinking coffee and trying to sell me how it feels to code with an iPad inside a car or next to a pool (unrealistic) they never talk about what apps to use or a tutorial of how get anything hugged up.

[@Trazynn]

Exactly what I was looking for.

[@fabiogloor]

Thx, very great tutorial. But when I connect via browser to the codeserver I always get the error "workbench failed to connect to the server". So I can't access for example settings, extensions and more. Somebody an idea?

[@yibowei9636]

this works, but the code server is running the open-source code-oss, which does not have features like vscode intellicode, or remote ssh. The browser is also a problem when you use the vim plug-in. You will lose focus of your editor when you press esc.

[@Shanelle-wy1xc]

Ty … this is what I really needed to know.

[@zorroalcuadrado]

Great video. What kind of Synology NAS do you have? Please provide the link.

[@No-no-no-no-nope]

If you don't have a PC and only have an iPad, you can rent a shadow PC for 29€ and use the appropriate app. Connected to a large monitor, you could even work really productively. Of course, you can also build the whole thing privately or rent a server and then use a remote app.

[@Yep6803]

Tbh I’ve got a Mac Mini but I prefer have an iPad and a home pc.

[@annaanice1461]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful for me👍🏿

[@FloridaGulfCoastLife]

Thank you for sharing such informative video. What type of NAS do you have?

[@rafaelchapine7252]

Awesome content man, Im a react dev I think that would be great for me, just want to check if the internal vscode prompt works and npm

[@Olejo111]

In case you want program on tablet I would try top tablets based on windows.

[@zyrtechy]

hey, great and informative video!! would love to see how well this works in stage manager on the ipados16 beta

[@Brian-ib5wz]

Thanks ! Very helpful.

[@berketopuklar6693]

I loved your wallpaper using to your Mac. Is any have a link?

[@GeeksTable]

basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/studio-display-schematic

[@tungedng2710]

Code app in appstore is not free :(

[@marlenevazquez6727]

So we actually need a PC to work from an iPad? I can't really afford a PC or MacBook rn, I only have an iPad but I'm really motivated to learn code. I'm currently starting on cs50

[@Yep6803]

without renting anything VS code is fully running ONLINE out of the box… he also SAID it. Around the middle of the video he was on VS Code online saying “not whole can be without remote”. So, if you need something like Java (err… there are plenty of better options even better than the traditional options) or something you could NEED it but if you are simple script developer online is ok.

[@Yep6803]

VS Code uses the same concept of MS Office online so if you will need simple functions is ok, if you need something more you will need it remotely.

[@Yep6803]

So… DEPENDES your need! 🤔

[@Yep6803]

For Java avoid to download it, use a remote IDE. And go on… W3S got it.

[@АндрейДенькевич]

I use BOCHS+Python. Guest OS is MSDOS. Python is working on host OS to connect to internet via FTP and other tasks. turbo Pascal and FASM working on Guest OS. Interface between Host and Guest OS is 128Mb file formatting something like FAT16. Dosbox is a fake emulator because it has disk cash. BOCHS is working well.

[@Black_Puma]

I got lost when you ask a synology, what I can do if I dont have one ? Btw great video thx man

[@terrycarson]

How about using Tailscale then access the full version of VS code on the Ipad.

[@hstrinzel]

Thank you! Great video. With this is is possible to write code FOR the iPAD so that it RUNS ON the iPAD standalone? Do you know if any version of BASIC is available to run ON the iPAD?

[@GeeksTable]

Thanks! Apple has Swift Playgrounds to write and run on an iPad. apps.apple.com/de/app/swift-playgrounds/id908519492?l=en-GB As for the Basic - have no idea, sorry.

[@Gabirell]

Great video! Subscribed!

[@mossioz6963]

Thank you. Is it possible to have the server installed on the iPad? I need to work without network connection.

[@keenbarte5521]

Ima download it thanks for sharing!!

[@jfftck]

I hate that development depends on a remote server to do any none scripting work, Apple could allow containers (they would create their own container environment as they do with all other technology) that would be able to sandbox the development environment and not break their security system built in to iOS/iPadOS. The chips they’re using for the past few years should be able to handle containers.

[@theloniousMac]

I don’t mind using a LINODE server and/or a Raspberry Pi connected to my iPad.

[@jfftck]

@@theloniousMac When the device is capable to do so without using WiFi, then it should be allowed to do so! The current way that it works is no different than the dumb terminals of the past. None of the apps for the iPad that I use justify the device’s existence since I can’t use the abundant resources that are on the device itself. I shouldn’t have to carry a low powered Raspberry Pi to have a laptop replacement and cloud services are no better when internet connectivity isn’t available due to outages. Just cause you don’t mind doesn’t make it a great solution to a problem that has no business existing in the first place. Your statement is what lets Apple continue to not deliver a better experience for users, if they see that even a fraction of its developer user base is okay with hacking together a solution, then they will happily keep the status quo. We should be able to develop iPad apps on the iPad, what if the same approach had been used for microcomputers when they were first introduced and would require a workstation or mainframe to develop software-would there be many developers today? This is a bad UX approach and we need to be more vocal about correcting it by calling Apple out on it.

[@BaldGuy82]

Nonono, only the chips they will develop in the future will be able to handle this immense workload of coding. 😂 Even for the Final Cut iPad Version you need to go with the M chips. Of course.. 🙄🤢

[@Ingvar_the_Varangian]

Thank you bro...awesome video 🤘

[@xunlu-zq3qr]

Wow, this is amazing!!!!

[@Fubbl]

So in order to get this going you need to have a macbook and you need to keep it running. Otherwise your connection shuts of??

[@diezxo7827]

Can I use a windows laptop to upload the Img and using it in my iPad?

[@shayl2x]

Incredibale! thanks for sharing this awesome video!

[@andreferreira.86]

Hello! I'd like to ask the model of the Synology NAS you are using? Thanks a lot, that was a great video!!!

[@GeeksTable]

Thank you and you’re welcome! I use DS218+.

[@roripocket6273]

Excelent video, thanks

[@skirth3929]

thanks for the video helped out!

[@carolaziz6329]

Can my local machine be the ipad that I'll run vscode on?

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

Do you have a video how to use VS code on Android tablets? Samsung just announced a new line of tablets and it is very temping to start C++ development on them.

[@cagnozkut5851]

its a great video however we cant run,debug our program right ?

[@Tung-ChenTsai]

Great video! But how can we upload files to the codesever if we are connecting globally (through WAN)?

[@Ben-ix1ev]

Does code app use popular modules for python such as pygame and django?

[@danielgather4172]

quick question, with Servediter i can pull and push to/from github on my Ipad?

[@ricolxwz]

Could you please calculate the price for student? The magic keyboard + apple pencil + ipad is almost equal to a macbook.

[@MikaeelMudasar]

Does arduino work on one of them if yes tell me which one?

[@youtubeitisisntit7333]

VS code on ipad - is it practical? Any major issue?

[@rolworks]

No. It's impractical and you cant scroll the open editors using Apple's Magic Keyboard.

[@Yep6803]

I use it… depends. What is your need? Btw in the middle of the video he says it.

[@lawnside82]

I dont understand. It works just fine on macos. Why cant we use it on ipad os. Even on m1 ipad..smh

[@johnvonachen1672]

Oo. I want that coffee cup.

[@guruprasadkulkarni1049]

Can it work on apple 9th generation??

[@FERRUM-ix5yk]

I run Android Studio and Debian on Android and many other things

[@Idontlikebeingsad]

I have a question. I want to start making mods for a game with DLL files. There are templates i want to use. Can this app open SLN files? Its just that the app costs 7 euros where i am and i dont want to waste my money.

[@youtubeitisisntit7333]

Can you charge ipad using the magnetic dots on the back?

[@youtubeitisisntit7333]

I think vs code now has a online version? Has anyone used it? Is it practical to use that on ipad

[@Yep6803]

VS code online version is solid!😅

[@neilyoung6671]

Well done. Thanks

[@AndysTV]

Great video!

[@sarasfiligoi7298]

Hi! Where did you get that t-shirt?

[@GeeksTable]

Basic Apple Guy has quite a collection over here: basicappleguy.com/merch

[@sanjeev_patwal67]

Can i install jvm to run . Java files in vscode after the nas and docker method?

[@andikarangga9532]

Great video, thanks

[@Xun_Liu_International]

Thank you so much! I don’t want to carry my laptop every day. Your video is very helpful! I am going to do it tonight

[@speedcuber-diary]

logitech has Grate keyboards for iPad. I use k380 - no lags, and all functionality exists

[@bobslave7063]

The only reason I don't buy ipad is this fact, that you can't use it like fully functional laptop! Thanks for the nice video.

[@ibanuz]

I didn’t find Serveditor in the store. 😢😢😢

[@helloworld4026]

Great, thanks man. You save my life😂😂

[@dralmukhtar]

can you help me to install it in QNAP NAS storage please?

[@herefobeer]

The serveditor thing hasn’t been updated since 2020 and haven’t even complied with Apple’s new privacy disclosure thing. It WILL be removed from App Store soon enough or will fail on some dependency in future version. The developer seems to no longer be interested.

[@GeeksTable]

Some of their other apps got updated like 3 months ago, so he might update Servediter upon a risk of being deleted. No guarantees of course.

[@Heiko_Jantz]

Hi. Ich habe Ubuntu 20.04 LTS auf einem Laptop. Kann ich damit die Umgebung einrichten, damit ich auf iPad das Servediter for code-server einrichten kann? Mir ist die Vorgehensweise nicht klar. Leider kann ich kaum Englisch und verstehe das Video nicht. Vielen Dank.

[@dhavald4359]

can I code in neovim / vim on ipad?

[@hnbiinh]

What if I dont have any laptop?

[@lyricskillme1]

Module which in itpec exam can do on ipad?

[@jerry5149]

What about Codespace?

[@shikahalshareef2636]

Is the 7$ in all 1month or it’s forever instill for 7 dollars?

[@antoniodellifiori3207]

Can you explain me how can work using a localhost showed in yr macOS, into yr iPad when docker isn’t installed ? That port +localhost can work only into yr mcbook, but how work into yr ipad yet ? Pls explain 🥹

[@rodsilla]

the app load a page, same you enter width safari

[@salehsaeed5519]

do we have a larger storage capacity or 64GB is enough?

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[@supzzz1727]

I am a IT student I want to buy a mac or a ipad what should I buy can you suggest?

[@GeeksTable]

First Mac, later iPad. The latest M1 or M2 MacBooks are great for coding.

[@aboobakrkaraG]

So can you run vscode on an iPad Air

[@will4900]

Hi does anyone know if flutter would work remote with the app?

Muy buen e informativo video!! Gracias.

[@yukine_tv1836]

Can i write ipad code

[@sadalp]

Great Video. Just a single question. I went on and installed Visual Studio Code inside a docker container (in windows if that makes any difference compared to installing on a Mac). But I need to code in C#, so I would need dotnet core to be installed in the same docker container (I guess it should be on the same container). Is there any way to do that? Because simply installing the C# extension inside VS Code isn't enough. I also noticed that the C# extension inside Visual Studio Code is not from Microsoft. Is it safe to install it?

[@t0rvv]

I also want to code in C#, did you find a solution?

[@sadalp]

@@t0rvv Unfortunately not.

[@imadeekosatriawiguna6252]

I think this is enough if you code basic frontend. I guess

[@Dashing_Geometry]

did serveditor get deleted from the app store? because i cant search it and the link in the description doesnt work

[@GeeksTable]

Seems so… :(

[@dedalnok]

Same issue. I reached that part in my setup to figure out, that it got deleted!!!! 😭 Any workaround?

[@rnetbell14]

Can i code in oracle sql

[@youcantbeurself8882]

Is it possible to run docker through lets say linux while ipad gets the image? Also does aws/cloud solution allow to have vsc permamently no matter where you are or if laptop is launched?

[@aryankingofvand667]

Gdzie Ty masz do pobrania visual studio na iPad?

[@avinash4007-o1l]

It supports visual studio ?

[@Yep6803]

VS Code runs online plus you can save it in cache (and is solid). I prefer HTMLeditor or Koder for my purposes but it works and online is LIKE download… online you can use whole the extensions! Is a blame nobody say it.

[@Yep6803]

In my opinion this is how use it… not on server or on cache but online.

[@changtimwu]

Surprisingly, YT suggested this video after 100+ useless search results.

[@jeanyveslemagnifik2396]

great wallpaper any link?

[@GeeksTable]

Sure! Credit goes to BasicAppleGuy. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OxUPz8aZznjUfldZGImI2X_yTvwm1FxQ

[@lyricskillme1]

Can code Python and java script ?

[@SidNZ]

Would the same process work from windows to iPad ?

[@XKS99]

Just Remote Desktop to your windows machine and you are good to go.

[@Masumehnabizade]

My iPad doesn’t support these apps and I don’t have any laptop so I’m kinda crying I think

[@hasanmahmud977]

if i dont have mac!! what will do

[@Yep6803]

use Gnu Linux? Windows?

[@MindaugasSarpis]

Are you german Lithuanian?

[@mentalisme]

I was hoping for actual vs code but it sucks just as android

[@Yep6803]

Err… is online😅 I use it from Safari, is the same of Mac

[@Yep6803]

the app sucks, the web app is like web version of MS Office😅😊

[@mentalisme]

@@Yep6803 All the more worse. I want my files in my computer offline. But maybe I should just learn to use vim and stop worrying about Microsoft products.

[@JarppaGuru]

0:31 if you are student you should not money to expensive aluminium. there is cheaper that do same

[@tsn_7xi]

Jon snow wasn’t born in winterfell

[@ci9vt]

For all your iPad productivity problems. Change to surface pro. Problem solved.

[@GeeksTable]

Yup, in my latest video I’m actually praising the Surface Pro. But unfortunately the battery doesn’t hold up on Intel-based models - charging a tablet everyday is not for me, personally.

[@csaratakij6339]

Look how much they need to mimic termux

[@a7med500]

Code app it is good