Now that you have installed Devin Desktop and configured the OpenEdge ABL extension, you need to set up the workspace. A workspace is a physical or virtual environment that includes the directory structure, tools, and configurations you set up to develop and manage your projects. This step ensures:
  • All developers have a consistent environment and access to the same codebase.
  • You can clone the repository, install necessary tools, and configure your workspace.
  • The development process is streamlined, thereby minimizing configuration-related errors.
  1. To prepare your workspace, close Devin Desktop if it is running and create a new directory at C:\workspace\myProject.
    Note: Here myProject is a placeholder name for your project directory, which serves as the location for storing project-related files. In actual usage, replace myProject with the name of your specific project.
  2. Open command prompt and navigate to C:\workspace\myProject.
  3. To start Devin Desktop from the current directory, run:
    devin-desktop .
    Note: Ensure you include the dot (.) in this command.
  4. When prompted, select the Trust the authors of all files in the parent folder checkbox and click Yes, I trust the authors.

    The first time you launch Devin Desktop, you may receive a prompt requesting access to the OpenJDK binary. Click Allow to proceed.

  5. To manage restricted mode, locate the Restricted Mode message right below the menu bar and click Manage to adjust settings.