Visual Studio Code Reviews & Product Details

I like visual studio code for its excellent features , and themes, its support built-in debugging module, terminal and shortcuts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the frequent reload of the vscode, while working with large projects, I need to reload it multiple time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code mainly helps to run our project very easily and also support for multiple programming languages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have nothing to dislike about Visual Studio Code, everything looks good based on my requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to make use of several extensions really helps me save time while writing code,the auto complete feature enables me to write code for web layouts quite effectively and provides me with a base template to further work on the internal structure and functions. The processing is fast and terminal works effortlessly. Auto-complete Extensions for various Languages and libraries Built-in terminal Easy workspace folder management system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The auto complete sometimes messes up my coding speed by completing code chunks that it expects me to be writing while i might be writing a similar code structure. Having to disable it again and again or having to pay attention to it while working can sometimes become a hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest flex I can provide about VS Code is its light weightness. It is light weight enough to run on any potato machine with the same keyboard shortcuts and functionality . This flexibility itself made it rise to the number one IDE for most users. Whether its Mac Or Windows, it is same

Another major pro for VS Code is that it can run any language and on top of it, anyone can create a specification for any language (using LSP). You want something to edit a JSON file, Right click on the file and Open With VSCode - Simple. You want to edit a docker-compose.yml quickly to check something, just right click on the file and Open With VSCode - Simple. Unlike other IDE's of Jetbrains, VSCode for me is a one stop solution for most of the different languages whether its python, java, ts.

The integration of Github Copilot made it much more advanced and futuristic. I could ask to fix up bugs or even ask to write up a complete implementation with the agents

The most amazing and wonderfull thing I like about is its architecture which makes it possible to run the code-server even on web directly. It has a huge market place which makes its ecosystem great. Now-a-days, you have extensions for almost any thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Being an Electron product, I always feel it a bit bundled, It always bundles and runs inside the chromium web browser (Personally it would been great, if it was a native solution - but again the price for that will be lack of multi-platform support).

I again personally don't like the debugger of VSCode - I always feel its limiting and not advanced as others IDE's like Jetbrains gives back Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VS Code is incredibly easy to use, even for beginners, yet powerful enough for advanced developers. Its lightweight nature doesn’t compromise performance, and the huge library of extensions makes it highly customizable for any tech stack. Features like IntelliSense, Git integration, debugging tools, and live share make daily development smoother and faster. It’s free, open-source, and integrates effortlessly with tools like GitHub, Docker, and various languages and frameworks. We use it daily, and it fits almost every use case—from front-end to back-end development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While it performs well in most cases, VS Code can get sluggish with too many extensions or large projects. Occasionally, extensions conflict or cause crashes, and debugging those issues can be time-consuming. Customer support is community-driven, which is helpful but lacks the responsiveness of a dedicated team. Also, while setup is generally simple, initial configuration for certain languages or tools might require manual tweaks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Visual Studio Code because it is simple and fast. It opens quickly and is easy to understand. I can add extensions for different languages, and everything I need is in one place, so coding becomes easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing dislikes in visual studio code, everything is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate the extensive extensions marketplace in VSCode, as well as its support for multiple programming languages and its excellent user interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Frequent updates can be disruptive, as they often require me to update and restart the editor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The massive extension library and its ability to stay fast while handling almost any language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can become a memory hog and feel sluggish once you install too many heavy plugins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Visual Studio Code to be an exceptionally versatile and robust source code editor that caters to a wide array of development needs. Its strengths are numerous, but I particularly appreciate the following aspects:

- Its extensive marketplace for extensions is a standout feature. The sheer volume and quality of available extensions allow me to tailor the environment precisely to my project requirements, whether I'm working with JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, or even more niche languages. This level of customization significantly enhances productivity.

- The IntelliSense (code completion, parameter info, quick info, and member lists) is top-tier. For the languages it supports (either natively or through extensions), the autocompletion is highly accurate and context-aware

- The built-in Git integration is incredibly well-implemented.

- Despite its rich feature set, VS Code maintains good performance and a relatively lightweight footprint compared to traditional IDEs. It launches quickly and remains responsive, even when handling large projects or multiple workspaces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While VS Code is an outstanding tool, it's not without areas for potential improvement. The sheer number of extensions, while a core strength, can sometimes lead to a bit of "extension fatigue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The editor is light weight and easy to run even in install restricted environments (versus Visual Studio, which is a behemoth).

There are a lot of high quality plugins for basically every tool and service I need to interact with, so if I want I can handle almost all my work through VS Code. Be it docker, compiling, deploying, or even Jira, it is all possible in VS Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As it is meant to be very lightweight and simple, that also means you do not get pretty UI and buttons for everything you want to work with. You will likely need to remember several shortcuts for each plugin you add, and if you try to use it for everything, that can quickly become a lot to keep track of! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.