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Users consistently praise Visual Studio Code for its lightweight design and extensive extension marketplace, which allows for significant customization and flexibility in coding workflows. The built-in Git support and IntelliSense features enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for developers. However, many note that performance can decline when too many extensions are installed.

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Nandini T.
NT
Student
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Essential for Web Development, Easy Setup"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I found to know that Visual Studio Code to be one of the best apps for creating websites. It was especially useful during my college projects. I really like how it has different extensions included in the same app, which I find to be the most appreciable feature. The extensions allow me to switch between programming languages like Python and others. There's also an error lens and an AI code generator, as well as many required templates. The Live Server feature is great because it helps me work on a website as if it's a real one and makes it easy to see the changes I make. Setting up Visual Studio Code was very easy because I just had to download it from the Play Store, install the necessary extensions, and then it was ready to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Some of the unwanted files are downloading while creating a website which takes up more memory and confuse the beginners while using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex O.
AO
Sales Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible Debugging, Needs Better Extension Management"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like Visual Studio Code's debugging and integration capabilities. It gives me flexibility to integrate with Git, allowing me to stage changes, write commit messages, handle conflicts, and track differences all within the same platform. For debugging, I appreciate being able to set breakpoints and inspect variables across multiple languages like Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Node.js, which allows me to diagnose issues without needing to switch between different tools. This functionality helps me pause execution at precise points to trace problems effectively. Overall, I depend on this software daily, and for years it has never failed me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Configuring extensions in Visual Studio Code can be confusing, especially for newbies who might not know which ones to enable. Having too many extensions enabled at once can reduce performance. Differentiating between workspace settings and personal user settings isn't intuitive, particularly when onboarding to a new project or machine. The startup time is a bit high, and it tends to slow down as more extensions are accumulated over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Satyam J.
SJ
Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"smooth and fast coding experience for students using visual studio code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

i have been using visual studio code mainly for my college projects and web development work . The best thing i like is that it is very fast and doesn't hang like some heavy IDEs. The interface is simple and easy to understand , even for beginners. Extensions are really helpful,like for React,java,and debugging .It also has built in Git support which saves a lot of time.Overall , it makes coding smooth and productive for daily use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

one thing i did not like is that sometimes you have to install many extensions to get full features, which can make it a bit confusing .Also when too many extensions are installed , it become slightly slow . For bigger projects, I feel full IDEs like IntelliJ or Eclipse perform better.Apart from that , sometimes small bugs or extension issues happen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Giancarlo A.
GA
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible, Lightweight, and Fast: A Highly Efficient VS Code Experience"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I like most about Visual Studio Code is its flexibility and performance. It is lightweight, easy to use, and supports a wide range of programming languages through its extensive extension marketplace. The integrated Git support, debugging tools, and customizable interface make it a very efficient environment for development. I also appreciate how quickly it launches and how smoothly it handles most coding tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

One drawback is that when many extensions are installed, performance can sometimes slow down or consume more system resources than expected. Additionally, some advanced features require installing and configuring extensions, which can take time to set up properly for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sushriya M.
SM
Solution Delivery Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightweight, Flexible, and Feature-Rich: VS Code Makes Daily Development Smoother"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The most helpful about VS Code is how lightweight and flexible it is. It has clean UI that's easy to work with daily. It opens quickly, supports, multiple languages and with extensions you can customize it exactly to your needs. The built-in terminal, debugging tools and seamless integration with Git make daily development much smoother and more efficient. It's free which makes it great value and since it's widely used onboarding and support are pretty easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Only downside of VS Code is that performance can slow down when too many extensions are installed and managing those extensions can sometimes feel a bit messy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Beatriz P.
BP
Ingeniera de scada
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Fast IDE with a Powerful Extension Marketplace"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It's super lightweight and fast compared to any other IDE I've used. The best part is the extension marketplace; you can pretty much customize it to fit any language or workflow. The integrated terminal and Git support are also top-notch, making daily tasks much smoother." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The constant updates can be a bit annoying sometimes, and if you install too many extensions, the performance starts to take a hit. Also, setting up the configuration files (like json) for debugging can be a bit confusing at first if you're coming from a more 'ready-to-go' environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alan R.
AR
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexible, Fast, and Perfect for Multi-Stack Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is lightweight, fast, and extremely flexible. It supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box, and the extension marketplace makes it easy to customize the editor for almost any workflow. Whether it’s Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git integration, or cloud tools, there’s usually a well-maintained extension available.

The built-in Git support is excellent and simplifies version control tasks directly inside the editor. The IntelliSense, debugging tools, and integrated terminal are also strong features that make development smoother and more efficient. It strikes a very good balance between being simple enough for quick edits and powerful enough for complex projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

While VS Code is very flexible, managing too many extensions can sometimes slow it down or create conflicts. Performance can decrease slightly in very large projects or when multiple heavy extensions are installed. Additionally, since much of the power depends on extensions, the experience can vary depending on how well those extensions are maintained. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lovepreet S.
LS
Graphic Designer and Software Tester
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Blessing for PHP Coding: Extensions, Formatting, and Easy SQL Reading"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

i m a php developer, i use it as my code editor.

i love this as we have options to add extensions to make work easy,

formatting code and finding errors like pointing missing open/close of btacket help a lot.

on the other hand it also helps to read sql files in very understandable format. This is must have software if you are into coding.

Previously i used Notepad++,but Visual studio is blessing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

See as a developer its perfect, one -ve point is that when we try to install same on old pc say 2019, its not compatible, online download option is not available and if we use older version, extensions and rest dont work properly.

we cant say this -ve point but it should be compatable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ishan S.
IS
Manager and Dietician at Chaitanya Homoeo Clinic, Medical Store Owner, Content Creator
Hospital & Health Care
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy and lightweight editor for notes and content work"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I work as a Dietician & Nutritionist, manage a homeopathy clinic, and also create health education content. I use Visual Studio Code to prepare and edit health-related content and clinic notes in a simple way before saving or sharing them. It is easy to start using and I did not need any complicated setup.

I use it regularly while working on different health topics that are shared across different blogs, websites, and content platforms. I can keep more than one file open at the same time, which helps when I am updating drafts or checking older notes. The app feels light and smooth, even when I work on multiple files together.

It works well for both simple text notes and basic formatted content, so I can manage my work in one place without switching tools again and again. Overall, it fits well into my daily work because it is easy to use, quick to set up, and flexible enough for different types of content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

did not face any major problems while using Visual Studio Code for my work. One small thing I noticed is that sometimes when I open many files together, it takes a moment to get back to the file I was working on. After a little time, I got used to the layout and it became easier to switch between files.

Other than this, it worked smoothly for my regular content and notes work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shahnawaz A.
SA
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Perfect All-in-One IDE for Solo Founders"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

As the founder of a tech startup, I need a lightweight yet powerful environment to manage my entire codebase. The best part about Visual Studio Code is its incredible library of extensions and the seamless integrated terminal. It allows me to write, debug, and instantly deploy my app code (like to Firebase) without constantly switching between different windows. It keeps my workflow extremely fast and organized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

While it is a fantastic editor, it can become quite resource heavy and slow down at times. When I am running multiple workspaces for Whistter along with heavy background extensions for debugging, it tends to hog a significant amount of RAM on my machine. A built-in performance feature to automatically sleep or suspend inactive extensions would be a great improvement for developers dealing with large projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

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