As developers, our workspace setup is critical. In May 2019, I gave a GDG Presentation showing how to configure Visual Studio Code inside a Linux container on ChromeOS (Pixelbook) for a lightweight, portable development workstation.
This session was a practical guide to unlocking ChromeOS for software engineering. I showed that with the launch of Linux app support (Crostini) on ChromeOS, a Pixelbook could become a primary, highly efficient development machine.
Key Takeaways:
- Setting up Crostini: Preparing the ChromeOS Linux container.
- VS Code Installation: Installing the IDE and configuring it for smooth graphics rendering.
- Extension Configuration: Recommending key extensions for web and cloud development.
- Performance Optimization: Tweaking memory and settings to keep the development loop fast and responsive.
View the Presentation
- View the Slides: Download the presentation slides
View the presentation slides to configure VS Code on your Chromebook.