Alibaba has introduced the 'desktop interconnect' feature in its Qoder product, which enables users to link a standard Qoder desktop client with a Qoder instance running on another computer. According to IT Home on October 30, users can now initiate tasks on a remote machine, track their progress, add requirements, and view the resulting outcomes.
Previously, Qoder already allowed remote management of a desktop device via a mobile application. The new feature aims to solve common developer challenges. For example, long operations such as project refactoring are often performed on more powerful dedicated hardware, while daily work is done on a lightweight laptop. Furthermore, builds, tests, and validations requiring a specific operating system or greater performance can be launched on separate devices.
Until recently, this required the use of SSH, which necessitates configuration, or a remote desktop, forcing users to constantly switch screens and search for the correct Qoder session. With 'desktop interconnect,' two devices connect directly, bypassing the need for SSH setup or other remote connection methods. After connecting, users continue working in the familiar client, launching remote jobs, checking progress, and providing instructions.
Files created by the remote agent, such as PowerPoint presentations or Excel spreadsheets, can be previewed on the local computer. Qoder states that eliminating the overhead associated with connection and switching allows users to focus on achieving goals, results, and key decisions.
In terms of security, the connection requires entering the device address and a special pairing code. Both devices must be authorized under the same account and complete the pairing process. Pairing codes are only valid for a limited time. Users have the option to select which workspaces to open and set synchronization permissions for existing sessions, thereby controlling access from the paired device. Connections can be terminated at any time, and device authorizations can be revoked when they are no longer needed.
The Qoder product family now includes a desktop application, an AI-enabled IDE, a command-line tool, a JetBrains plugin, the QoderWake digital employee product, and Cloud Agents. Alibaba reports that Qoder is used by over 8 million users and more than 100,000 corporate clients worldwide. This update is part of a series of releases aimed at expanding Qoder's capabilities across various devices and operating systems.
