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							@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ A **development container** is a running [Docker](https://www.docker.com) contai
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The [VS Code Remote - Containers](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/download/containers) extension allows you to clone a repository or open any folder mounted into (or already inside) a dev container and take advantage of VS Code's full development feature set. 
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This is a sample project that lets you try out either option in a few easy steps.
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This is a sample project that lets you try out either option in a few easy steps. We have a variety of other [vscode-remote-try-*](https://github.com/search?q=org%3Amicrosoft+vscode-remote-try-&type=Repositories) sample projects, too.
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> **Note:** If you already have a Codespace or dev container, you can jump to the [Things to try](#things-to-try) section.
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Follow these steps to open this sample in a container using the VS Code Remote -
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    - Press <kbd>F1</kbd> and select the **Remote-Containers: Try a Sample...** command.
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    - Choose the "Node" sample, wait for the container to start, and try things out!
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        > **Note:** Under the hood, this will use the **Remote-Containers: Clone Repository in Container Volume...** command to clone the source code in a Docker volume instead of the local filesystem. [Volumes](https://docs.docker.com/storage/volumes/) are the preferred mechanism for persisting data generated by and used by Docker containers.
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        > **Note:** Under the hood, this will use the **Remote-Containers: Clone Repository in Container Volume...** command to clone the source code in a Docker volume instead of the local filesystem. [Volumes](https://docs.docker.com/storage/volumes/) are the preferred mechanism for persisting container data.
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    Or open a locally cloned copy of the code:
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@@ -55,9 +55,13 @@ Some things to try:
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   - Once the breakpoint is hit, try hovering over variables, examining locals, and more.
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   - Continue and from the notification that is shown open a browser. Note you can connect to the server in the container. 
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   - The status line shows '1 Port Available'. Clicking the status bar entry shows the 'Ports' view that lists the currently available ports.
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4. **Rebuild or update your container**
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   - You may want to make changes to your container, such as installing a different version of a software or forwarding a new port. You'll rebuild your container for your changes to take effect. *Note: Currently, only containers with the VS Code Remote - Containers extension can be rebuilt.*
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**Forward a port statically:** As an example change, let's forward a port statically in the `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json` file. *Note: Remote-Containers and Codespaces also take care of dynamic port forwarding, but there may be instances in which we want to statically declare a forwarded port.* 
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4. **Rebuild or update your container** (*Currently, only containers with the VS Code Remote - Containers extension can be rebuilt.*)
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   - You may want to make changes to your container, such as installing a different version of a software or forwarding a new port. You'll rebuild your container for your changes to take effect. 
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- **Forward a port statically:** As an example change, let's forward a port statically in the `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json` file. 
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   > **Note:** Remote-Containers and Codespaces also take care of dynamic port forwarding, but there may be instances in which we want to statically declare a forwarded port. 
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   - Open the `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json` file.
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   - Uncomment the `forwardedPorts` attribute and adjust the port number as needed.
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   - Press <kbd>F1</kbd> and select the **Remote-Containers: Rebuild Container** command so the modifications are picked up.
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