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# Codenvy Reviews
**Vendor:** Red Hat  
**Category:** [Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-integrated-development-environments-ide)  
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 67
## About Codenvy
Codenvy is a developer workspace cloud that runs behind your firewall, connected to your systems and projects, removing configuration maintenance from development. Codenvy allows developers to: - Start a project in seconds, from any computer. - Work on-prem or in the cloud with an adaptable and well-paced IDE - Configure workspaces to include any stack using Dockerfiles. - Customize the IDE with Eclipse Che extensions and assemblies. - Launch parallel processes to build, run and deploy. - Work online, or offline with CLI push, pull and clone. Codenvy can be deployed to your own datacenter or any cloud in just seconds.



## Codenvy Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users value the **cloud accessibility** of Codenvy, allowing convenient access to workspaces from any location. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **collaborative environment** of Codenvy, allowing multiple developers to work efficiently on projects simultaneously. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **convenience** of accessing their development workspace from anywhere without local installations. (1 reviews)
- Users commend the **exceptional customer support** of Codenvy, enhancing their collaborative development experience significantly. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **ease of use** of Codenvy essential, as it allows convenient access from anywhere without installations. (1 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **collaborative environment** of Codenvy, enabling multiple developers to work together seamlessly on projects. (1 reviews)
- Git Integration (1 reviews)
- Users value the **wide variety of language support** in Codenvy, enhancing flexibility for diverse development needs. (1 reviews)
- Lightweight (1 reviews)
- Platform Compatibility (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find **customization difficult** in Codenvy, noting the IDE&#39;s lack of flexibility compared to local installations. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **pricing to be expensive** especially when scaling for larger projects and additional team members. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **lack of customization** in Codenvy limits their flexibility compared to local development environments. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **learning curve steep** due to the transition from local storage to a cloud-based environment. (1 reviews)
- Users mention **limited customization** options in Codenvy, feeling the IDE lacks flexibility compared to local setups. (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)
- Users note that the **pricing model can be expensive** for larger projects, making scaling challenging for teams. (1 reviews)
- Users experience **slow performance** and lag, particularly with larger projects, impacting their coding efficiency. (1 reviews)
- Users experience **slow startup** times, leading to frustrations with heavy project execution and code compilation. (1 reviews)
- Steep Learning Curve (1 reviews)

## Codenvy Reviews
  ### 1. Code everywhere

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Juan Ignacio C. | Voluntario, Program Development, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 14, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

I have been using codenvy for my last project and it really rocks. It helps you to work everywhere you are making easy to develop your app. It's easy to use and I have founded nice examples that make it even easier to understand how it works. Recently they have made some many changes that makes it even better.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

I'm still waiting for nodejs in codenvy, i mostly develope un nodejs for web project and i would be glad to use codenvy for it.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I solve some of my projects problems

  ### 2. Enjoyable to use an online coding IDE that actually works. 

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Brandon N. | IT Dispatch, Higher Education, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 04, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

Able to update server side code that readily updates without having to use and application like Filezilla to upload to the server. Also there are several launchers to test out an application. 

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

It was a bit difficult to understand how exactly to work with the IDE at first but became easier as I began to understand the layout. 

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Currently I am using this for school to test out applications for assignments. As I said before this is a lot easier than using another application to upload my code to a server. 

  ### 3. Was really a Good Experience With Codenvy!!!!!

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 06, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

The best Part of It is it lets You create Android Apps Without any hassle!!!! Makes the Development process Hassle free and also the IDE is pretty cool......I have been searching for a good IDE to develop android apps and I must admit...MY SEARCH ENDED HERE!!!!I have my own workspaceand hence my own privacy ;-)  And most importantly its a  cloud service based .... so thumbs up to even that too :-*

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

The errors messages and warnings tab needs UI needs some improvement.....Environment setup time is a bit more....if corrected upon that..then this is gonna be a good android IDE in my View

**Recommendations to others considering Codenvy:**

give it a try if you want your ideas into code.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I have not been solving any critical business problems....Have my ideas of making an app and This one is just the one i needed to bring my ideas into practice !!!

  ### 4. Great IDE but still needs work. 

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Daniel A. H. | CTO - Chief Technology Officer, Computer Software, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 15, 2016

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

Easy to set up, pretty straightforward to use. 

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

Documentation is not good for Google Cloud or Amazon

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

JavaScript web apps. 

  ### 5. just awesome in using and user friendly

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** ANURAG K. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 06, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

its very easy to use and user friendly.any one can use this. many coding languages is there one can use any of them one need not to study any specific language its the plus point. and the code compiler is also fantastic. we do not need to write whole code for the program some statements is provided by the codenvy.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

the file name entering at the starting level. 

**Recommendations to others considering Codenvy:**

yes.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

i am student so i just trying to learn new things.

  ### 6. Profesional IDE. I like it!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Siamak H. | Software Developer (supervisor), Oil & Energy, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 17, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

I purchased a chromebook a few days ago and I was looking for an online IDE .
I tried many websites and I ended up using envy .The good thing about it is professional environment like eclipse. I have been programming for 17 years now.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

I couldn't find online quick start guide and I had to figure it out how to setup and run the project 

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Everythinf

  ### 7. A darn fine experience

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Toby V. | Office Clerk, Construction, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 11, 2016

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

The fact that is is easily accessible on any chrome browser is great

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

When u first try to get started the site is a little slow 

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I work mainly with databases, this helps me get to them anywhere

  ### 8. Codenvy review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 25, 2016

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

Simplicity and ability to use wherever. 

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

Project tutorials are Kind of hard to follow. It is hard to know how to get to the next step in the tutorial. 

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Ability to code wherever and being able to do it with a light application. It is quick to get setup and working. 

  ### 9. The best online developer environment

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Internet | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 14, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

I like "Source-code manager integration" of Codenvy, support for integrating Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools with the system so that you can browse the source repositories within Codenvy. 

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

I do not dislike anything about codenvy. It is almost perfect to my needs. 

**Recommendations to others considering Codenvy:**

till now i have recommended numerous of my colleagues and friends to switch to codenvy. 

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am solving SCM needs, In addition I am linking commits/check-ins in the SCM tool to artifacts in Codenvy to provide code-level traceability of changes.

  ### 10. Amazing tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** marmik p. | Software Engineer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

 I have a few different computers that I use. Instead of setting up the environment across different systems, Codenvy gives me a platform I can access anywhere I have access to a browser with the same set up.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

Since its a cloud based IDE it's a bit slow but then again it's working amazingly to solve the problem it's trying to solve.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am working on a personal project.

  ### 11. develop anywhere

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 21, 2016

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

I came across this beautiful coding editor online where i can develop my stuff online anywhere .
Integration with Github is one of the best features of it.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

basically I havent used it much, but as far as I used it I l ike al the features

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Developing full scale web application

  ### 12. I like Codenvy because its my portable virtual toolbox

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** ABDULSAMII A. | Ruby Developer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

Yeah its my new toolbox for coding. it support javascript and php which make me love it so much

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

it works best on my Core i7 laptop rather than my HP 250 g2 laptop.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I written code faster and solved problems easily with it

  ### 13. Codenvy - great option for kids learning to code on Chromebooks

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** David B. | STEM Coordinator, Education Management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 18, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

I am looking into using Codenvy to help kids learn to code in Middle and High school. So far, it is looking like a great option for us!

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

So far the only negative is no obvious way to use BASIC, which is the language our teachers and students have been using for years.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We want kids to learn to code. So far, it is looking like a great option for us.

  ### 14. Great development environment with a basic ide

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Gustavo B. | Web Developer, Program Development, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 13, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

Automation through factories for new projects. Java support. PaaS Deployment. Fully functional SQL editor. Datasource  with support for Google Cloud and AWS.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

Basic IDE with a poor uix (solvable with codenvy cli). More friendly environment for sysadmins that programmers.

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Deploy an clone for small and large projects. 

  ### 15. First Time Codenvy User

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Fatmatta W. | Helpdesk Engineer, Non-Profit Organization Management, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 06, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

The fact that I am able to create my own programming language platforms and utilize them is great. especially for being a recent college graduate who taking the time to learn and test out different programming languages. It helps that you are able to use this without actually having to download software onto your PC.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

Nothing at the moment. still trying to get the hang of it

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Benefits are the different languages platforms I can have to test

  ### 16. Codeenvy Review

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sudheer R. | Software Engineer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 03, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

The thing i like the best about codenvy is its IDE for cloud technologies. The ease of integrating it with AWS stands out the most.

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

SInce its on cloud, its very slow. Also it takes lot of time switching between projects

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I was using codenvy as part of my project requirement

  ### 17. codenvy rocks;my tool for development

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** steven f. | owner and CTO, Computer Networking, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2015

**What do you like best about Codenvy?**

like alot, use daily...................................................................................................................................................

**What do you dislike about Codenvy?**

nothing!...........................................................................................

**Recommendations to others considering Codenvy:**

great tool.........................................................................................................................................................

**What problems is Codenvy solving and how is that benefiting you?**

agile development, web development



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- File Management
- Multi-Language Support
- Customization
- Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality
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