The Eclipse Cloud DevTools (ECDT) community is pleased to present TypeFox with the Q4 2024 Contributor Award in acknowledgment of their contribution to the Eclipse ecosystem with the Open Collaboration Tools (OCT) project. This award highlights TypeFox’s work on OCT, which enhances remote collaboration for developers by providing adaptable, open, and vendor-neutral collaboration tools.
Supporting Open Collaboration
Initially contributed by TypeFox, Open Collaboration Tools illustrates the potential of open-source solutions in creating accessible and flexible collaboration options. Integrated within Eclipse Theia and other tools, OCT supports real-time teamwork directly in the IDE, enabling remote teams to work together smoothly. OCT provides real-time workspace sharing, text highlighting and cursor tracking, enhancing communication and enabling efficient collaboration within familiar development environments. With governance from the Eclipse Foundation, OCT maintains transparency and neutrality, offering an open platform for contributors and industry stakeholders. Read more in our recent press release.
Privacy, Security, and Adaptability Through Self-Hosting
A key feature of OCT is its self-hosting capability, which allows organizations to keep their data secure and meet privacy requirements without compromising functionality. This flexibility supports industries where data privacy is essential. OCT’s adaptable design allows integration with various tools and environments, making it suitable for a range of workflows, including specialized editors and graphical interfaces.
This award acknowledges TypeFox's contributions to the Eclipse Cloud DevTools community and the potential of OCT to support vendor-neutral collaboration in development environments. Congratulations to TypeFox for this recognition and for their contributions to innovative technology within the Eclipse ecosystem.
The Cloud DevTools Working Group at the Eclipse Foundation continues to foster a vendor-neutral ecosystem of open-source projects aimed at defining, implementing, and promoting best-in-class web and cloud-based development tools. Current members of the group include prominent organizations such as Ericsson, Obeo, RedHat, AMD, Arm, EclipseSource, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, and TypeFox.
This Eclipse Cloud DevTools contributor award is sponsored by EclipseSource, providing consulting and implementation services for web-based tools, Eclipse GLSP, Eclipse Theia, and VS Code, as well as for tailored AI Assistance in Tools and IDEs.
