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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Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/10/2018

"Amazing Tool"

4/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It's an amazing editor and it is integrated with Git. It Works on Windows, Linux, and Mac allowing me to access my code on any device. It's easy to use and a free product also its controls are very user-friendly. It's also great for web development or ASP or .NET based developments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

You cannot do front-end development with Visual Studios. It also takes too long to install and uses up a lot of memory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

Yes, I would recommend Visual Studio Code to all my friends and any startup company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I'm solving with Visual Studio because it's user-friendly Visual Studio is also very cost efficient which is amazing.

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Dave J.

Director of Software Architecture, NexTravel

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/8/2017

"One of the best open source code editors available"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

One of the best things about Visual Studio Code is that it ready to use out of the box without having to customize your installation. This is especially true for Javascript and web development but there are official plugins for Golang, Python, and so forth. If you like to customize, you still have that option but it's ready to go upon install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The only thing I dislike is very cosmetic: the new logo (as of November 2017) is ugly. Microsoft listened to the community and changed the color but the logo still looks like a fish and a giant backwards "L". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

When looking for plugins be sure to first look for any officially supported ones first, those will have the best support. Sometimes it's not obvious. For instance the Golang plugin is the official one but it doesn't appear to be from Microsoft but it is maintained by MSFT employees. Finally, the github repo for VS Code is a wonderful resource. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We use Visual Studio code for software development for both Javascript frontend work as well as Golang backend work. The benefit is being able to have the team get up and running quickly on one IDE for any programming language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pavel D.

Web Development Team Lead

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/4/2017

"Great code editor."

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The most important thing in Visual Studio Code for me is the fact that it is a cross-platform editor, I use it on my Windows/Mac/Linux machines. It makes the development process much easier and convenient when you have your own environment setup on each of the platforms (which can be easily transferred to a text configuration file).

This editor It's lightweight and fast, with a large variety of extensions and capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Developing with C# (and I guess other compiled languages) is not that convenient, if I have Visual Studio on my machine I would probably choose it over Visual Studio Code. But Visual Studio Code is still great for scripting languages. 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 editor for developing web applications using Frontend using AngularJs, server-side with Node, mobile platforms using Ionic framework and Pyhon on Linux.

The main benefit is that you can use a single editor (Visual Studio Code ) for many languages/platfroms.

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Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2018

"Super hyper lightweight for what it's able to do. "

5/5

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

At times, it becomes slow which is like a pain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I recommend users to use in i7 Processors to get best results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ramón Giovanny C.

Diseño y Desarrollo Web

E-Learning

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/20/2017

"Excellent code editor for web development"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Easy use good performance, quite fast and very intuitive, excellent integration with Git and are always in constant update easy learning curve and excellent user interface and experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

the integration with emmet in some occasions usually fails to autocomplete, and in some cases some plugins fail, some additional elements are missing for Git Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

It comes with all the necessary elements to develop already integrated, integrates comfortably with version control systems, has things to improve in terms of integration with emmet and autocomplete path. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

In classes we have managed to improve the user experience, it becomes easier and faster for students to install plugins to perform debug and many things that are improved compared to other editors, it is much more stable and efficient than sublime text. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lisa (Yu-Chih) H.

Founder, Fullstack Engineer

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/9/2017

"Excellent text editor for Front-end dev"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code team is on fire! They regularly release new features, the latest inline Git review is great! I've been experimenting with collaborative editing & debugging with remote teammates and it's worked like a dream. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Nothing so far, VS Code fits into my workflow smoothly. For power users who like to config and customize Code, there's so much more to dig into! The only downside can be the rapid pace new features are released - so much to learn...! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

Once you give Code a try, you'll be hooked! Especially if your team is integrating Typescript into your codebase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Developers are opinionated and passionate about the text editors they use - Code is fast becoming the top choice! I'm more productive with Code, and enjoys learning about new features every 2-3 weeks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Glenn J.

Sr. Systems and Security Architect

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/10/2018

"This is a very good open source implementation of Visual Studio"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I have been using Visual Studio Since version 1.0 and am very used to how things work. When I tried Visual Studio Code and found that most of the standard key strokes still work. This means I don't have to learn (and be confused by) any new methods of developing software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The look and feel of the product could be closer to the paid version of Visual Studio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

If you need to write your software in Golang, where on Windows, Linux or Mac OS, this the IDE for you to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I am working on some Golang software and this give me what I need to, in an environment I understand, to perform this work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joshua C.

Junior Software Developer

Higher Education

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/8/2018

"Visual Studio Code can help web developers who get used to c#"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The most I like in this application is very easy to use and it's very user-friendly. Even friendly to your computer cause it requires a bit of your memory. It's like coding in ASP.NET MVC style. And one good thing is that it's a free source application from visual studio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The downside of this application is the intellisense is not much. It has a little bit complicated keyboard shortcuts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Visual Studio Code:

I recommend using Visual Studio Code to those developers like me who are using windows application. It's very easy and user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It can provide convenience to the web software developers a stress-free web editing tool. Especially to those who are getting used of windows application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/31/2018

"Fantastic for getting started quickly"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I loved the fact that I was able to import in Sublime Text key bindings. This allowed me to jump right into the editor and enjoy the additional functionality without a long lag time of learning their short keys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes the side by side view is not quite large enough and I would enjoy being able to pull out a tab and have it create a new window for me on my other monitor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Justin C.

Structural Systems Programmer

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/2/2018

"Plesent experience for a free product"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It is probably the best free text editor on the market. It reminds me a lot of sublime text but isn't nearly as nice. But it is free. Every update is getting better and better and as the community grows the plugins get better as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It is still new so some features I want from competitors are still missing. Some features, like the ability to work in multiple spots, just do not work as well as their competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.