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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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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Antonio A G.

Publicist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/25/2019

"A relatively lightweight Microsoft publisher"

3/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

With Visual studio code, I can encode my projects more productively, since it has a real-time debugger and also allows me to split the screen to open several files, the other advantage of this editor is that I can download add-ons in a way Very easy and without the need for difficult configurations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

At the beginning it was difficult for me to configure the code debugger as other tools of this editor, also keep in mind that, when installing certain add-ons and functions I can become slower. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

This software is quite light and easy to use, I recommend it since it is very good for web development and applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

This is a new tool, with which I have been able to work more comfortably with my colleagues, because it has an integrated git command, which is very useful for working together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Travis A.

Salesforce trailblazer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/4/2019

"So great for coding"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It is easy to integrate with my existing codebases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The interface and GUI is a little bit simple for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carsten P.

Product Marketing & Growth Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/3/2019

"Best IDE on the market at the moment"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I previously used Brackets or Sublime Code but fell in love with Visual Studio Code. The editor makes the workflow so much easier and I love the integrated terminal so I don't always have to switch windows. There are loads of extensions and the customization possibilities are sheer endless. I must say, though, that I'm a self-taught coder and don't work professionally in software development. I use VS Code for side projects with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP & Node.js. The settings.json is addictive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There isn't much that I dislike. Love the simplicity and the ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Networking

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/1/2019

"A powerful text Editor- and much more"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio has an in built terminal which makes testing applications a breeze. Simply browse to the file you want to run and that's it. Visual studio also provides wonderful worskspace tracking system and integrates seamlessly with version control systems like git and GitHub. 3rd party dependencies and languages can also be easily installed to make programming feel more natural Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio code does not provide an auto save features and this can get very annoying if the app crashes. And if they can simplify their keyboard shortcuts it would make the app easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

Get it. It is definitely worth the switch Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I build applications much faster using Visual studio code because I don't have to worry about preparing my environment. Visual studio handles all that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

yanhong c.

Web Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/6/2019

"Very good free text editor"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

This editor is very handy for finding keywords, there are a lot of plugins to standardize the code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Basically, the configuration file needs to fill in the code. There is no graphical interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

You can check if you have the right plugin, and the rich plugin library is very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Basically all the work is done on this software, free and easy to use. Use it to solve countless bugs, code highlighting is very practical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/29/2019

"Lightweight IDE for small project"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The product itself is fast and intuitive. I also like that it's configurable to your needs with its plugin system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes it can be a little slow when opening big solution with multiple projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

You should try it, it's free and community driven. Lots of plugins and customization available by default. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Loading projects is faster than most IDEs out there. It helps our team to deliver code faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephen M.

Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/27/2019

"Integrated terminal just makes things so much cleaner"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like best that Microsoft Visual Studio Code has a Terminal built in, which makes it so much cleaner, as I don't have to Alt+Tab between command line windows as I am working on a project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I really have nothing bad to say about Visual Studio Code. It is a great tool that Microsoft has released free of charge, and it really does promote a positive image for Microsoft. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I use Microsoft Visual Studio Code when I am developing software, as a code editor. I benefit from the built-in terminal window, code source control integrated with Github, and I like the colour scheme which is easy on the eyes. I am very happy that Microsoft provide Visual Studio Code as I think it really promotes a positive image for them in the eyes of developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aaron W.

Digital Design

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/27/2019

"Surprisingly Lightweight Code Editor"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like that Visual Studio Code is surprisingly lightweight and efficient, with all the features I need in a code editor (and more) yet it still doesn't use many resources, keeping my computer fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I haven't found anything to dislike, except perhaps the update process that requires a restart, but that is the tiniest of issues. 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 as my main code editor now after discovering it two years ago. It is a fantastic editor that has all the features I want, like Git built-in, syntax highlighting, and support for all the programming languages I use. I really like it compared to Microsoft Visual Studio, which was just too large and too Microsoft-focused for the code that I do. I recommend everyone who codes to give Microsoft Visual Studio Code a try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ryan W.

Software Engineer

Internet

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/23/2019

"Visual Studio Code, just awesome."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I have been programming for many years, even before graduating and finding a job, and I have tried many code or IDE editors, for a long time it was constantly changing until this publisher was tested when they finally released it for Linux.

Nothing else open it for the first time surprised me visually beautiful of its theme and sources, this is something that unfortunately in Linux is not seen often, applications with UX / UI updated and beautiful.

Another thing that I liked was the way to implement VScode Git, very simple but with all the options I needed to use. Technically the application behaves very stable in general, except for some other crasheo that I have suffered when opening large projects.

Finally, the application has a great rhythm of updates to add new features or correct bugs which is appreciated compared to others that update very slowly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Honestly the application itself as offered by Microsoft seems perfect but can be improved in the following aspects:

- Should offer support for more programming languages by default, or at least the best known.

- Greater quality control over the plugins offered by the community, I had to try several plugins so that VScode supports php autocompletion correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I recommend using VScode, especially if you are one of those, like me, who refused to use the application because it is Microsoft, the application is really excellent and if you still do not trust you can check the code of the application in Github as it is released. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I needed a code editor in which I could not just program if I did not edit simple text files. I was also looking for an application with well-implemented Git support. Visual Studio Code has satisfied all my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Media Production

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/22/2019

"VS code is the best lightweight IDE"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The best thing is that there are tons of plugins for configuration. You can do just about anything with VS code and it's relatively lightweight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It nags you quite a bit to update and isn't as powerful as the heaver IDEs (intellij software) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.