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Developer Tools # The Drupal Developer Experience Handled Two Cloud Platform capabilities that remove setup and hosting friction: Acquia Cloud IDE and Acquia Front End Hosting. Build in minutes, and host your headless front end where your Drupal already lives. [Request a Demo](#form) ## Two Tools. One Platform Relationship. Lottie file Lottie file ### [ Acquia Cloud IDE ](#) Lottie file Start building Drupal in minutes, not days. A browser-based, Drupal-optimized IDE with the full toolchain pre-configured — no local setup, no admin rights, no firewall exceptions. ### [ Acquia Front End Hosting ](#) Lottie file Host Next.js, React, and Vue front ends on the same platform as your Drupal back end — SSR, ISR, auto-scaling, and CDN delivery included. Capabilities ## What you can do - ### Productive in 5 to 15 minutes Cloud IDE versus hours or weeks of DIY local setup — with production-matched PHP and database configuration. - ### SSR and ISR for modern frameworks Per-request rendering for personalization, static speed with selective regeneration — with automated cache clearing per deploy. - ### Drupal-connected by design Your front end and your Drupal back end live on one platform — one set of environments, one operating relationship. ## See the Developer Tools in Action Acquia Cloud IDE { https://www.acquia.com/walkthroughs/acquia-cloud-platform/acquia-cloud-ide } [ Coming to the command center next Developer tooling is part of your Cloud Platform relationship, which joins the Acquia Source command center next. Explore Acquia Source ](/products/source) ## Request a Demo [Jump to Details](#details-section)## Key Benefits - **Effortless Scalability** Easily handle traffic spikes and adapt as your business grows. - **Enterprise-Grade Security** Keep your sites protected with robust compliance and 24/7/365 tools. - **Lightning-Fast Performance** Deliver exceptional digital experiences your users will love. - **Time-Saving Tools** Streamline workflows with low-code tools and centralized management. - **Extend Product Capabilities** Empower your team to customize your solution and unlock advanced features by integrating powerful add-ons and specialized tools. ### See It in Action Don’t just take our word for it. 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I understand I can unsubscribe at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions What is Acquia Cloud IDE? Acquia Cloud IDE is a browser-based, Drupal-optimized development environment. It opens with the full toolchain already configured, so you can pull code, files, and a database from any environment and start building. What do I need to start using Cloud IDE? A browser. Cloud IDE does not require local setup, admin rights, or firewall exceptions. How is Cloud IDE different from a local development setup? A local setup depends on each developer's machine, which can take hours or weeks to configure. Cloud IDE gives every developer the same environment, with PHP and database configuration that matches production. Most developers are productive in five to 15 minutes. What is Acquia Front End Hosting? Acquia Front End Hosting runs your headless front end beside your Drupal back end. It supports front ends built with Next.js, React, or Vue. Why do SSR and ISR matter? Server-side rendering (SSR) builds each page per request, which allows personalization. Incremental static regeneration (ISR) serves static pages for speed and regenerates selected pages when content changes. Front End Hosting supports both and clears the cache automatically on deploy. Does Front End Hosting work with my existing Drupal site? Yes. Front End Hosting is Drupal-connected by design. Your front end and your Drupal back end live on one platform, with one set of environments and one operating relationship. How do Cloud IDE and Front End Hosting relate to Acquia Cloud Platform and Acquia Source? Both capabilities are part of your Acquia Cloud Platform relationship. Developer tooling will join the Acquia Source command center next. How do I see them in action? Request a demo. You can also watch the Cloud IDE walkthrough on this page.