Visual Studio Code Reviews & Product Details

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a free, lightweight, and powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers a rich set of features, including debugging support, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, code refactoring, and built-in Git integration. Users can customize the editor by changing themes, keyboard shortcuts, and preferences, as well as by installing extensions to enhance functionality. VS Code supports a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, making it a versatile tool for developers. Key Features and Functionality: - Debugging: Built-in debugger with support for various programming languages, allowing developers to set breakpoints, inspect variables, and step through code. - Syntax Highlighting and IntelliSense: Provides syntax highlighting and intelligent code completion for numerous languages, enhancing code readability and productivity. - Integrated Git Control: Seamless Git integration enables users to manage version control directly within the editor. - Extensions and Customization: A vast marketplace of extensions allows users to add new languages, debuggers, and tools, tailoring the editor to their specific needs. - Integrated Terminal: Built-in terminal supports various shells, enabling command-line operations without leaving the editor. Primary Value and User Solutions: Visual Studio Code streamlines the development process by combining a robust set of features with a user-friendly interface. Its cross-platform compatibility and extensive extension ecosystem cater to a diverse developer community, supporting a wide array of programming languages and frameworks. By integrating essential tools like debugging, version control, and terminal access into a single environment, VS Code enhances productivity and efficiency, reducing the need to switch between multiple applications. Its customizable nature allows developers to tailor the editor to their workflows, addressing the unique challenges they face in software development.

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Microsoft

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Languages Supported

English

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

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Glenn E.

It Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/29/2021

"Use VS Code for you next dev project"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Modular architecture. just install what you use, Available for all the major current OS's today. It supports all of the current popular languages. Doesnt have a large footprint. Probably the best free IDE available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Debugger... I spend most of my time in its big brother Visual Studio so I am spoiled with its debugger. It did take me a little bit to adapt to how it handles projects but no deal breakers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

Being free suppport is limited but MS does have thier huge knowledge base though it can be cumbersome to navigate. Outstanding IDE for HTML, javascript and python. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Visual Studio Code solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it as a HTML IDE and Pyhon primarily. I find it easer than using Visual Studio. I will develop layouts and themes with VS Code then pass the source code into VS for the project I am working on with the business logic code usually in .net. This may change with VS 2022 and its Hot Reload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dhruv K.

Software Programmer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/14/2021

"Review of Visual Studio Code after using it for 6 months"

3/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The best thing I like about Visual Studio Code is its auto-save function. It has a very clean and easy-to-use User Interface. It has awesome integration with Git. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It has high ram consumption at times. It takes a long time to boot the software, which feels frustrating at times. It does not support development for Mac/IOS. Its default shortcut keys are not too good.

Due to these reasons, I discontinued the use of Visual Studio Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I would not recommend VSC to C++ developers as it lacks a lot of functionalities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Visual Studio Code solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used Visual Studio Code as a text editor for the C++ programming language, but it lacks some functionalities, due to which I discontinued its use. I had used it for six months before discontinuing its use, and during that time, I performed 40-50 percent of my C++ coding on VSC. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akhil V.

Associate engineer-Technology

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/4/2022

"Best Java developer code editor to handle complex projects"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

As a part of virtusa we use vs code to train freshers with auto code fill capabilities of vs code and to handle banking related softwares where oops concepts play major tole. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Till now we didn't faced any issue with vs code editor if we face anything in near future then will let post here.Thanks..Not that much user friendly compared to eclipse Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Destiny F.

Shopper

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/21/2022

"Visual Studio Code Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I love how user friendly Visual Studio Code is, even for beginners. I also love that you are able to add extensions to customize and personalize your experience with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There isn't much that I dislike, honestly. I think it's an awesome code editor and I would recommend it to anyone who is in the coding industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I would absolutely recommend this product to new and experienced users, as it is seamless to use. The interface is aesthetically pleasing and it is straight forward to navigate and find what you're looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Visual Studio Code solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am in a bootcamp learning JavaScript currently and VSC has been a lifesaver and built in assistant, exporting and importing files for me and auto-filling functions as I go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hamas U.

Founder and CEO

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/28/2021

"My Days with VS code and How its the best"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio code gives a new user a minimal look and starts, which is very good and clean. The pure nature helps to attract tidy users and makes working with the IDE a lot more enjoyable. The IDE provides extensions by which the whole IDE is customizable. Hence, the sky is the limit for the customization, which is excellent as most IDE's don't even look for those types of customer satisfaction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It doesn't set you up to code in your desired language. You still have to deal with that frustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I would suggest giving visual Studio code a chance as this is the best and must-have tool for a developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Visual Studio Code solving and how is that benefiting you?

Visual Studio Code has helped me work in flutter with minimal resource usage and has helped me with applications that are benefiting humanity. Hence, this IDE has a very prominent role. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lalit S.

Advanced App Engineering Sr Analyst

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/2/2022

"Powerpacked Editor"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

one of the Editor which has support for all necessary tools for developer like git, docker, yaml, linting, and autosuggestion. etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

though it is lightweight some time it gets stuck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

James W.

Jr QA Engineer

Civic & Social Organization

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/15/2022

"Visual Studio Code is the best out!"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VISUAL STUDIO CODE is the most simplest source code editor to date. I'm using this with a Mac Book Pro Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Nothing that I can think of , the quality gives you a pretty good experience and the tutorials are very helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cristina T.

Marketing Automation Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/30/2021

"VSCode Still Dominates"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VSCode has proven to be very customizable and once you have the system set up to your preferences it turns to be very easy to use. In addition to this opening up, multiple tabs for your coding preferences helps keep everything tidy and visible at all time thanks to their split-window ability in multiple formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

When you first begin using VSCode, coming from anything simpler, there is a steep learning curve that can be daunting. The sheer amount of options and settings to customize can lead to some confusion for newer users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Visual Studio Code solving and how is that benefiting you?

Using VSCode has really pushed me out of my comfort zone in terms of exploring extensions made by other users and seeing how they could benefit me or how I could make my own if there wasn't one that suited my needs. It's an excellent way of collaborating with other developers that use the platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

kumar a.

Software Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/25/2022

"Best editor mostly for frontend"

4/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I mostly use its search feature that enables us to search a word in the entire project. The search is really good. And the default color scheme is also very nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Even if I install the php plugin in visual studio code, I cannot go to the function definition by ctrl+click on the function call. That should be present in VS Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yash R.

Software Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/2/2022

"Best IDE for software developers !"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio code (VS Code) is the best code editor available for free to use. comes support with all operating systems like Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. also have good customization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There is nothing to dislike in vscode everything seems great! just came across a new IDE from JetBrains Fleet, and the fleet is having some extra features which vscode doesn't have like smart mode, cloud support, etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.