Hey folks! I'm working on a React app in my spare time and have a trip to Europe coming up next month. I'm thinking about making the most of my flight time to continue developing my app. My plan is to get an Azure subscription, set up a virtual machine (VM) with Windows 11, and preload it with my development environment (like Node.js, VS Code, and Git). I'll use my iPad as a thin client to connect to the VM via RDP, pull my app code from GitHub, and push updates while in flight using in-flight Wi-Fi. The reason I'm going with the iPad is that my only laptop is bulky, and I'd prefer not to carry it around. I only need the VM for about two weeks during my trip. Has anyone successfully used an iPad and Azure VMs for this kind of setup while traveling, particularly mid-flight or internationally? I'd appreciate any insights!
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What about using GitHub Codespaces? That could be a pretty handy way to code without dealing with a heavy VM setup.
Just a heads up, depending on where you're traveling from, there could be some egress charges for data. I wouldn't worry too much about it, but it's something to keep in mind!
Honestly, I think you’d be better off just relaxing during the flight. You could do some coding once you’re in Paris with a nice coffee or beer if you're into it!
Have you checked out Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or Windows 365? They might have configurations that could help reduce lag and improve performance on your setup. Worth a shot!
You might run into some serious lag when using RDP on a VM, especially with in-flight Wi-Fi. It's something to consider if you're planning to do real coding up there. I'd recommend trying some different remote connection tools like TeamViewer; they might perform better than RDP. If it doesn't work out, just take it easy and enjoy the flight!
Yeah, I get that! If the connection is terrible, maybe just chilling and enjoying a movie would be more fun.
I’m flying from Florida to Paris and back, so a solid 18-hour journey! Thanks for the tip about potential charges.