What Is devcontainer.json?
A configuration file that defines a development container's specifications, including base image, VS Code extensions, port forwarding, and post-creation commands.
Definition
A configuration file that defines a development container's specifications, including base image, VS Code extensions, port forwarding, and post-creation commands.
Where This Fits
This term is covered in depth on DevContainers Guide.
Guide to DevContainers: Configure devcontainer.json, Docker Compose, VS Code, JetBrains, Zed, AI agent workspaces, and GitHub Codespaces.