VS Code

Microsoft Visual Studio Code lets you build and debug apps

4.9•224 reviews•

1.5K followers

Microsoft Visual Studio Code lets you build and debug apps

4.9•224 reviews•

1.5K followers

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Visual Studio Code is a code editor redefined and optimized for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications.

VS Code Reviews

The community submitted 224 reviews to tell us what they like about VS Code, what VS Code can do better, and more.

4.9

Based on 224 reviews

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Reviewers see VS Code as a fast, lightweight editor that covers most daily development well without feeling bloated. The most repeated praise is its huge extension ecosystem, strong customization, built-in Git and terminal, solid IntelliSense, and broad support across languages, web work, Python, data science, remote cloud setups, Docker, WSL, and collaboration. Makers of

Kilo Code

and

Zencoder

also highlight how naturally it fits developer workflows. The main complaints are a weaker debugger than some full IDEs, occasional sluggishness with many extensions, and some clunky remote tooling.

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Pros

extensive extension library (42)

fast performance (18)

customizable interface (13)

lightweight (13)

Git integration (11)

free tier (10)

community plugins (9)

debugging tools (9)

IntelliSense (8)

AI autocomplete (5)

Cons

high memory usage (2)

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Cons

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Onepane

•10 reviews

Tried multiple IDEs such as IntelliJ before, but I prefer VS Code due to its lightweight and extensive plugin support for any programming language

What's great

lightweight (13)community plugins (9)

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2yr ago

Occasional.ly

•1 review

Great support for TypeScript, but also great extensions for languages like Go and Rust. I like that it's lightweight from the start, and you can make the editor more full-featured with extensions, but it's up to you.

What's great

lightweight (13)extensive extension library (42)

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3 views2yr ago

Streamdal

•4 reviews

Fantastic developer experience and environment. Lots of great plugins, and intuitive auto-complete saves me a lot of time. It's also great for working on simple things like markdown for documentation.

What's great

community plugins (9)IntelliSense (8)

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2yr ago

Middleware

•1 review

Great editor, awesome plugin ecosystem.

What's great

community plugins (9)

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2yr ago

Procurelist

•2 reviews

It is easy to use, heavily customizable and runs smoothly with an abundance of needy-features. One of the best in the market.

What's great

fast performance (18)customizable interface (13)

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2yr ago

Capte

•4 reviews

I love VSCode and you should too, especially if you're into stuff like VueJS and TypeScript. First off, this thing eats large text files for breakfast. You know those bulky logs or huge JSONs? Opens 'em up in the blink of an eye. But let's talk aesthetics. The themes are a visual feast. Honestly, it's like the IDE knows how to set the mood for a late-night coding session. The colors pop, and my eyes are like, "Yeah, we can do this all day." Extensions? They've got some killer ones specifically for VueJS and TypeScript. It's like turning your coding environment into a Swiss Army knife, no joke. And.... the peer coding feature is next level. Once you get into VSCode, everything else feels like you're coding with one hand tied behind your back. It's that good.

What's great

fast performance (18)customizable interface (13)extensive extension library (42)

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1 view2yr ago

Go Mail Merge

•5 reviews

Best Code Text Editor ever

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2yr ago

•3 reviews

One of the best IDEs out there. Possibly the most friendly, easy to use free IDE I've ever used. It has a substantial plugin ecosystem and is probably the most used IDE for all people starting their coding journey. Another thing Microsoft actually did right. :)

What's great

free tier (10)extensive extension library (42)

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2yr ago

•6 reviews

Lightweight and fast: VS Code is a lightweight code editor that starts up quickly and runs smoothly. This makes it ideal for everyday use, even on older or less powerful computers. Cross-platform: VS Code is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a good choice for developers who work on multiple platforms. Highly extensible: VS Code has a large and active community of developers who create extensions that add new features and functionality to the editor. This makes it possible to customize VS Code to meet your specific needs. Supports a wide range of programming languages: VS Code has built-in support for a wide range of programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, and many more. It also has extensions available for additional languages and frameworks. Rich set of features: VS Code includes a rich set of features for code editing and development, such as syntax highlighting, auto-completion, code refactoring, debugging, and integration with popular version control systems.