Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Learn about the groundbreaking Open Collaboration Tools (OCT) project in this presentation that addresses the evolving needs of collaborative software development. Explore how existing collaboration tools like Microsoft's Live Share and CodeTogether have enhanced pair programming and debugging sessions by enabling shared codebase states among developers. Discover the limitations of current proprietary solutions, including restricted IDE support and limited extensibility, while understanding the compelling case for an open-source alternative. Delve into the conceptualization, implementation, and deployment strategies of OCT, examining its seamless integration with modern editing platforms such as Eclipse Theia, VS Code, and the Monaco editor. Gain insights into how this innovative approach aims to revolutionize developer collaboration through genuine open-source principles.