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Dev tools · February 23, 2012

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Real-Time Web Collaborative Code Editing

Real-Time Web Collaborative Code Editing launched on February 23, 2012 with 15 votes, #91 of 360 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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Real-Time Web Collaborative Code Editing is a development tool that allows multiple programmers to work on code simultaneously through a web browser. Launched in 2012, the platform enables teams to edit code together in real time, making it useful for pair programming, remote collaboration, and educational settings. The service runs entirely in the browser, eliminating the need for local installation or setup.

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