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.

Seller

Microsoft

Discussions

Visual Studio Code Community

Languages Supported

English

Overview by

sam jain (Student at JECRC University)

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

View More Pricing Information

Top-Rated Alternatives

View All Alternatives

Visual Studio Code Integrations

(58)

Integration information sourced from real user reviews.

1Password

Amazon EC2

Amazon Q Developer

Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Android Studio

Antigravity AI Directory

AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK)

Github Package Registry

GitLab

GitLens

Google Cloud BigTable

Google Cloud Console

Google Cloud Terraform on Google Cloud

Microsoft Power Pages

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

OpenJDK 8 (Java 8) on Ubuntu 18

Visual Studio Code Media

Visual+Studio+Code+Screen+Shot+1.png

Visual+Studio+Code+Screen+Shot.png

Visual+Studio+Code+Screen+Shot+2.png

G2 reviews are authentic and verified.

Here's how.

Fernando P.

Software Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/25/2021

"Develop your code eddiciently."

4/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio code is a very complete IDE, it has incredible options to write source code quickly and easily, its interface is intuitive and it also has a lot of add-ons with which you can expand its features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The adminitration of add-ons is a bit complex, it is difficult to know where they are installed and also sometimes they misconfigure some personal options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I recommend this IDE to the entire community of programmers, it will undobtedly be very helpful thanks to its smart features and optins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

This programming environment has given me all the tools I need to develop my software, it is ideal for web programming and it also makes my life easier since it can be connected to my git repositories in a simple way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/7/2022

"Easy to use, integrate with several languages."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Even though VS Code is relatively new, it provides solid features that make it one of the main players in its market segment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

We have faced some challenges through this journey. Sometimes it shows some errors in the code and the compiler takes longer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Divya S.

QA Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/8/2021

"Make your coding more worthy"

4/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Best part of Visual studio Code is it is light weight and easy to use. Its multiple project handling is also the best part which make it more worthy to use. We can make any projects and in any language and framework. Its color frequencies for different functions is also the beast of this editor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I personally dont likes its error solving part as its hard to detect where we are facing problems. We have to done our work manually as its auto import function is worst. Its terminal it also not as much good as i think. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

Code your work and make your project successful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

As i am a react and Django developer in my company its easy to handle my file and make my work more easier.

Its plugin also help me to work smothly. Its autocomplete function also make my work easier and doable in no time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/19/2021

"Best Code Editor Application"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like to code in VS Code because VS code has everything in one place. VS Code provides many languages tool like python, ruby, c++, java, JavaScript, and many popular languages. VS Code is not limited to only Microsoft stack, it provides everything you want. it has all languages extension if talk or compare with other IDE's like Atom or Sublime. VS Code also provides a terminal for testing purpose which mostly help in debugging. User Interface is also very impressive of VS Code and the Speed of VS Code is also good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code is a very powerful Editor. It does not have many downsides but every application has downsides also. It takes a long time to launch the application compare to others. It is too heavy IDE compare to sublime Editor. VS Code gets a lot of updates everytime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

VS Code Helps me in my programming. As I am a Software Engineer I have to do lots of tasks in many other languages so VS Code provides all the things in one place. It's helping me a day to day programming. Mostly I used VS Code for Python and C++ languages. It has Text Highlight feature which help to debug the code Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/14/2022

"Best IDE for most type of languages"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Supports many languages,

Light memory usage,

Has many extensions which we can use,

Intelisense is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There are few poor plugins and some are very expensive.

No more cons from me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dulanjali S.

Associate Software Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/26/2021

"Code with "Visual Studio Code"."

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Easy to use and straightforward.

Users can install plugings.

The dark theme is eye-comfortable.

User friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes my laptop is slow because of Visual Studio Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

As a current user of Visual Studio Code, I can recommend this for any developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I developed so many web and mobile applications as a software development engineer. In there, I am using visual studio code as my IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Miguel R.

Digital Marketing Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/18/2021

"Great source Code Editor"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The best thing about Visual Studio Code is its user interface. It is straightforward to use and is helpful for any type and size of companies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There are some extensions, such as Telemetry, that are difficult to disable and sometimes cause Visual Studio Code to crash. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/23/2021

"Excellent text editor for coders"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Supports a wide variety of programming languages. Very well designed. It's an IDE but it works the best for me as an editor. Has a lot of useful widgets that can help you write code better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

As a Python programmer, it's kind of hard to beat PyCharm as an IDE. However, I have no qualms with Visual Studio Code as an Editor. It is my go-to editor for all file types. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/16/2021

"Awesome software"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It has a lot of extensions that I can use for various things, such as formatting the code, sharing the code and also provides extensions for running different languages which makes it very easy for me to work on a single software instead of switching to different software. Also, the feature for sharing your code is awesome. It really helps me a lot of time. Also It has different themes which I can use according to my mood and as a developer I feel it is one of the best feature that visual studio code provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I won't say I dislike this feature, but I find it very hard to learn all the shortcuts visual studio code provide also if it can provide inbuilt compilers for running the code it would be more easier t work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I use visual studio code for developing websites and coding practices, and since I can run multiple languages in a single software, It is easy to use. Also, It provides a extension for live share using which I can share my code with my friends, so that they can help from their visual studio code. I recently got an software development internship where I use visual studio code to add, edit and update the code. I don't even need to add any extensions to run my code since it has a inbuilt feature to run javascript written code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

deniz y.

Business Intelligence Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/23/2021

"A plugin-rich app"

4/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is getting better after updates. The design is very nice. I am using Blakai as the theme. You can work simultaneously. Its integration with GIT is very successful. It shows the changes. Changed rows, deleted rows, newly added rows, updated date, updated person etc. you can see them all. It opens files fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Managing so many plugins and configurations can be difficult. It can cause difficulties with CSS files. There are better editors for debugging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.