Pre-release builds can include bug fixes and features still in development that can be removed in a
future release. Pre-release features are listed on the Cloud Code - Welcome page in
your IDE.
Install Insiders builds
When you turn on notifications for insider builds, you're prompted to update
Cloud Code when new insider features are available.
Turn on insider build notifications
To open the Cloud Code - Welcome page, click Tools >
Cloud Code > Help/About > About Cloud Code.
Under the Cloud Code Insiders heading on the Cloud Code -
Welcome page, toggle the Notify me when new insider builds are available
option to the "on" position.
Cloud Code prompts you to Check for Updates or Update
Later.
If you click Check for Updates, the Choose Plugins to Install or
Enable dialog appears with the latest insiders build selected. To install the latest
insiders build, click OK.
Cloud Code may take a few minutes to complete the installation.
If Cloud Code prompts you to restart your IDE after the installation is complete,
click Restart.
Leave the Insiders program
When you turn off notifications for insiders builds, you're no longer prompted when new insider
features are available. You can also remove yourself from the
Cloud Code Insiders Group.
Turn off pre-release builds
To open the Cloud Code - Welcome page, click Tools >
Cloud Code > Help/About > About Cloud Code.
Under the Cloud Code Insiders heading on the Cloud Code -
Welcome page, toggle the Notify me when new insider builds are
available option to the "off" position.
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