Can I Work on the Same Git Repo from Two VSCode Instances in Real-Time?

That sounds like a bit of an overkill with VSCode for a server environment—consider using the command line with GIT instead. You could even set up a script that grabs the latest version when you start up. This setup can be way more efficient than two VMs managing the same files.

You should be good to go! Just a couple things to note: instead of using two VMs, you could just use one with the network drive. If that VM crashes, you can always start a new one and hook up to the drive. Also, make sure to commit often and keep your commits small. If you’re worried about losing work, it kind of defeats the purpose of having version control in the first place.

Actually, as an infrastructure engineer managing these VMs, I understand the need for both. We don't usually spin up a new VM at the DR site without ready access. It’s just a matter of convenience for immediate access to what I need. That said, I totally agree on the frequent commits; sometimes I just procrastinate pushing changes because it feels like a hassle.