Nimbus

Nimbus · Project Building Platform

A next generation learning platform

A next generation learning platform that enhances computing education for engineering students.

The Nimbus cloud coding environment running a project workspace in the browser

Platform Overview

NIMBUS is byteXL's self-hosted cloud-based coding environment that is designed to enhance students' learning experience and give them instant access to the tools they need to gain practical knowledge and access to real-time application in the classroom or outside.

Key Features

Nimbus dashboard with ready-to-use classroom workspaces

Faster onboarding

Reduces students' on-boarding time in classrooms

Creating a personal Nimbus workspace and opening the coding editor

Personal workspaces in seconds

Students can create personal workspace within seconds to start coding within the platform's coding editor

Visual Studio Code running in the browser inside Nimbus

Projects in an online VS Code

Projects section gives online Visual Studio Code environment to create projects.

A Nimbus workspace running with no local software installed

No installs, no data loss

Students don't have to deal with software installation or compatibility issues, limited code access and risk of data loss.

Nimbus template picker offering enterprise and mobile application starters

Templates for real-world builds

Students can pick a template of their choice to start building enterprise applications or mobile apps for the real world.

Automated code quality report in Nimbus using SonarQube

Industry-standard evaluation

Students are evaluated on tools like SonarQube and are familiar with industry best practices.

User Benefits

Students working at laptops in a byteXL classroom

Streamlined Software Access for Students:

Convenience, Flexibility, and Productivity

  • No need to install/ maintain different stacks.
  • Can resume working wherever they want, including mobile phones.
  • No need to set up complex stacks like MERN. They are just a click away!
  • Sharing, and submitting for evaluations is seamless.
A byteXL educator teaching a class of engineering students

Efficiencies for Educational Institutions:

Maximizing Resources Benefits Higher Education

  • All stacks that students would need are available.
  • Implementing new courses is easy with Nimbus labs.
  • Colleges don't require demanding hardware with regular maintenance.
  • Nimbus auto evaluates students' code.
Engineering graduates collaborating in a workplace

Preparing Next Generation of Professionals:

Improving students' Industry-Readiness

  • No need to install/ maintain different stacks.
  • Can resume working wherever they want, including mobile phones.
  • No need to set up complex stacks like MERN. They are just a click away!
  • Sharing, and submitting for evaluations is seamless.

Learn more about the byteXL Nimbus platform

In this demo you will learn how our college partners are transforming course delivery using NIMBUS as part of their curriculum. Connect with us and our sales team will be in touch with you to schedule your 1-on-1 demo.