code-server is an open source tool that enables developers to run Visual Studio Code (VS Code) remotely, accessible through a web browser. It allows for developing on remote servers and has been used by various professionals including frontend developers and DevOps engineers. Deploying code-server can be done quickly and easily on different platforms such as Linux VMs or Docker containers. The tool offers flexibility in terms of software and IDEs, allowing users to use it alongside other tools like Jupyter Notebooks or JetBrains Projector.