Dev Home

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Introduce：

Dev Home is a desktop client for Windows developers designed to provide a centralized control center to help developers monitor projects, set up development environments, connect developer accounts and tools, and create dedicated storage space. With custom dashboard widgets, it enables developers to monitor workflows, track development projects, coding tasks, Azure DevOps queries, GitHub issues, pull requests, available SSH connections, and the CPU, GPU, memory, and network performance of the system. The Dev Home 0.14 preview update integrates the PowerToys module, as well as the AI-based Quickstart Playground feature.

Stakeholders:
Dev Home is targeted at developers on the Windows platform, especially professionals who need to efficiently manage multiple development projects, monitor system performance, and tightly integrate with tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps. It helps developers improve productivity and simplify project management processes by providing a unified platform.
Usage Scenario Examples:

Developers use Dev Home to monitor the progress and performance of multiple projects.
The team collaboratively tracks coding tasks and problem resolution through Dev Home’s dashboard widgets.
The project manager uses Dev Home to manage the team’s development environment setup and resource allocation.

The features of the tool:

Monitor workflows: Monitor on the Dev Home dashboard with custom widgets.
Set up the development environment: Use the machine configuration tool to set up the development environment on a new device or join a new development project.
Dev Home extensions: Set up widgets that display developer-specific information, create and share custom extensions.
Create Dev Drive: Store project files and Git repositories.
GitHub Integration: Connect to GitHub accounts and provide customizable widgets and notifications.
Azure DevOlis integration: Connect Azure accounts to provide customizable query and pull request widgets.
Environment Management: Centrally manage interactions in virtual or cloud environments.

Steps for Use:

Install DevHome: Run the command ‘winget uligrade Microsoft.DevHome’ in Windows Terminal to install or update to the latest version.
Set up the development environment: Select ‘Machine configuration’ to configure a new machine or join a new project.
Add a widget: Select ‘Add a widget’ in the upper right corner of the Dev Home dashboard, then select and customize the widget.
Connect GitHub and Azure: Install the appropriate extensions and connect accounts to use the integration features.
Create Dev Drive: Create dedicated storage through Dev Home to optimize project file and Git repository management.
Manage environments: Use Dev Home to centrally manage virtual or cloud environments and quickly start, stop, or synchronize them.
Custom dashboards: Customize dashboards to display relevant information based on individual or team needs.

Tool’s Tabs: Development tools, project management