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Gitpod vs Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

A side-by-side look at Gitpod and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Gitpod

Gitpod

Development

Gitpod is a browser-based integrated development environment that allows developers to code, build, test, and deploy apps from any device with a single click. It integrates with GitHub and spins up ready-to-code dev environments in the cloud for any Git repository with prebuilt workspaces, URLs, and VS Code.

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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Games

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

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