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    "Remote Edit" - 2 users working on the same project remotely

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    • info-creaticode
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      Introduction

       

      When 2 users are using their own computers, they can collaborate on the same project remotely, using a new feature called “remote edit”. This is a fun experience that allows 2 people to write code together. When one person makes a change, such as adding a block or changing an input value, the other person sees the change right away. This is similar to how 2 people can edit the same Google Doc at the same time.

       
       

      How to start a “remote edit” session

       

      Here are the 4 steps for two users to start a remote edit session:

      1. Owner User shares a new project. There are a few ways to share a project, such as sharing with everyone, sharing with friends only and sharing unlisted (no one can see it unless they have the project URL). The owner user then gives the project URL to the guest user, maybe through email or text message.

      2. Guest User opens the project and clicks “Look inside” to open the project in the playground. The guest user selects the “Edit” menu on top, and then select “Request to edit”, then wait for the owner user to accept the request.

      3. Owner User receives a request from the guest user, and clicks “Accept” button.

      4. Guest User will receive the approval, and their project will automatically reload. This is to make sure the guest user starts with exactly the same project content as the owner user.

      Here is a screen recording for what the 2 users would see on their computers (the left half is for the owner user and the right half is for the guest user):

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      After the 4 steps above, both users will be able to see and change the same project at the same time.

       
       

      Making Changes

       

      After the remote edit session has started, both users can make changes, such as adding/removing blocks, changing input values, etc. When one user is changing a block, that block will become greyed out on the other user’s screen, which indicates the remote user is making some changes. Users should try to avoid making changes to the same block at the same time, since the changes may conflict with each other, and only one change will be saved.

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      Limitations

       

      There are some limits put in place to ensure the 2 users are always in sync:

      1. No New Sprites: Currently, neither user can add new sprites once the session has started, and the “add sprite” button is hidden. Therefore, it is suggested that the owner user first creates all the sprites they need before starting the session.

      2. Only Owner can save the project: Only the owner user can save the project, since that user still owns the project. The owner user should save the project whenever some important changes have been completed.

       
       

      How to end a “remote edit” session

       

      To end a “remote edit” session, either the owner or the guest user can click the red “End” button at the bottom.

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      Best Practices

       

      Here are some suggestions on how to make use of this feature effectively:

      1. Voice Communication: When the 2 users are not in the same room, it is better to have a voice communication channel, such as a zoom meeting or a phone call on the side. This can make it much easier for the 2 users to decide who will do what.

      2. Division of Work: Although these 2 users can both make changes at the same time, they can not change exactly the same block at the same time. For example, if one user is updating the input parameters in a block, and the other user is deleting that block, then the result may be unexpected. It is recommended that the 2 users work on different blocks or stacks of blocks to avoid conflicts.

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