Use Cases
Development Environments
Section titled “Development Environments”The primary use case - replace local development entirely
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”Developers spend hours configuring local environments, dealing with “works on my machine” issues, and struggling to collaborate effectively.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Workspace Manager provides fully-configured cloud environments that:
- Start in 2-5 minutes
- Include all necessary services (databases, search, caching)
- Allow seamless collaboration between team members
- Eliminate local configuration headaches
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Zero setup time for new developers
- Consistent environments across the team
- No hardware constraints
- True collaboration capabilities
QA/Testing Environments
Section titled “QA/Testing Environments”Self-service environments for testing specific branches or features
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”QA teams often wait for developers to set up test environments or struggle with complex local setups.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”QA team members can:
- Create their own workspaces
- Test specific Git branches
- Access developer workspaces directly
- Spin up multiple test environments simultaneously
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Faster testing cycles
- Independent QA workflow
- Better collaboration with developers
- Parallel testing of multiple features
Demo Environments
Section titled “Demo Environments”Show work-in-progress to stakeholders without touching staging
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”Demonstrating work-in-progress often requires deploying to staging, which can disrupt other work or expose incomplete features.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Create dedicated demo workspaces that:
- Show specific features or branches
- Can be shared with clients or stakeholders
- Don’t interfere with other environments
- Auto-shutdown after demos to save costs
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Safe demonstration of WIP features
- Client visibility without risk
- Professional presentation
- Cost-effective (auto-shutdown)
Pre-Staging Experiments
Section titled “Pre-Staging Experiments”Try risky changes in isolated environments
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”Testing major changes or risky experiments can be dangerous in shared environments.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Developers can:
- Create experimental workspaces
- Test major refactors or upgrades
- Validate changes before merging
- Destroy environments when done
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Safe experimentation
- No impact on team
- Easy rollback (just delete the workspace)
- Confidence in major changes
Microservice Development
Section titled “Microservice Development”Link workspaces together so teams can provide services to each other
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”Modern applications often consist of multiple services that need to communicate during development.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Workspace Manager supports:
- Workspace linking
- Service discovery between workspaces
- Team collaboration across services
- Isolated development of individual services
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Realistic development environment
- Team independence
- Service integration testing
- Scalable architecture development
Agency Client Management
Section titled “Agency Client Management”Manage multiple client projects with isolation and visibility
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”Agencies juggle multiple clients, each with different requirements, teams, and billing needs.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Workspace Manager provides:
- Project-level isolation
- Per-client access control
- Uptime reporting for billing
- Client access for reviews
- Auto-shutdown for cost control
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Clear client separation
- Accurate billable time tracking
- Professional client demos
- Cost optimization
- Scalable client management
Remote Team Collaboration
Section titled “Remote Team Collaboration”Enable distributed teams to work together effectively
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”Remote teams struggle with “can you look at my screen?” moments and environment inconsistencies.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Team members can:
- Access each other’s workspaces
- Troubleshoot together in real-time
- Share consistent environments
- Collaborate without screen sharing
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- True pair programming
- Faster problem resolution
- Better team cohesion
- No “works on my machine” issues
Onboarding New Developers
Section titled “Onboarding New Developers”Get new team members productive in minutes, not days
The Challenge
Section titled “The Challenge”New developers often spend their first week just getting their environment set up.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”New team members:
- Get a pre-configured workspace
- Start coding in minutes
- Have access to all necessary services
- Can ask for help by sharing workspace access
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”- Faster time to productivity
- Better first impression
- Reduced onboarding burden
- Consistent training experience
Need a Custom Use Case?
Section titled “Need a Custom Use Case?”We’re always interested in hearing how teams want to use Workspace Manager. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.