Finally, someone called out the 'copy-paste hell' we've all been in! 😄 This is such a game-changer that I wish I discovered years ago.
The VS Code Remote SSH extension setup walkthrough is super clear — especially the part about configuring ~/.ssh/config to avoid typing the full host every time. That small convenience actually makes you want to code remotely instead of finding excuses to copy-paste.
A couple of questions from my experience:
Do you have any tips for handling large file transfers to the remote server? I've found scp or rsync works, but wondering if there's a smoother workflow within VS Code itself.
For multi-user dev environments (like a shared VPS), how do you handle permissions without running into Permission denied headaches with extensions?
Also, I've been on the fence about coding directly on production servers vs. staging. Any security best practices you'd recommend for someone who's still building confidence with this workflow?
This post just convinced me to set up Remote SSH on my server tonight. Thanks for the nudge!