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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

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Users consistently praise Visual Studio Code for its lightweight design and extensive extension ecosystem, which allows for high customization and flexibility across various programming languages. The integrated Git support and powerful debugging tools enhance productivity, making coding more efficient. However, some users note that performance can decline with too many extensions installed.

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React js developer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Powerful, and Exceptionally Flexible Development Tool"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I like best about Visual Studio Code is its balance of performance, flexibility, and simplicity.

It’s lightweight yet powerful, with excellent IntelliSense, built-in Git support, and a massive extension ecosystem. The ability to customize workflows and work efficiently across different languages and frameworks makes development faster and more enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

One thing I dislike about Visual Studio Code is that it can become heavy with too many extensions.

As more plugins are added, performance and startup time can be affected. Also, some advanced features require manual configuration, which can feel a bit complex for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AK
RPA Lead Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"VS Code: Essential Python IDE with Outstanding Copilot Integration"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio is the IDE that I use for all my coding requirements.I code mostly in python and all python extensions can be downloaded and installed to get the code functoning.Github copilot chat integration is one of the best features in VS code which helps a lot in debugging errors, getting code outputs by just giving a prompt . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio keeps getting frequent updates where the popup to update appears frequently multiple times in a week.The update process should be managed more effectively and with less frequency Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshit K.
AK
Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Versatile, and Effortless Development with VS Code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is very lightweight and has plugins for any software development workflow.

It also has web version and can be used with GitHub to quickly clone and start developing. It basically reduces the friction and slow setup of other software while also providing powerful features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Things I dislike about VS code are - debugging tools are less powerful and setting up configuration requires understanding JSON setup for the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu Shekhar M.
HM
Data Solutions Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Seamless Integration and Powerful Extensions Make VS Code a Standout"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code offers an excellent extension service and is a lightweight tool that integrates smoothly with AI software such as Co-pilot. It also makes it easy to interact with GitHub features and AWS functionalities, allowing you to execute cloud tasks directly from within VS Code. The command line access is convenient, and its compatibility with the Linux subsystem enhances the experience. Scripting within VS Code is enjoyable and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

None that I can think of , every feature is sleek and usefull. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akash K.
AK
Freelancer | CSE Undergrad
Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Coding Companion"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I appreciate most about VS Code is its simplicity and ease of use. Unlike some other IDEs that can feel heavy, VS Code remains lightweight while still offering all the features I need. I primarily use it for C++ and Python development, and the available extensions, such as auto-complete and error highlighting, are especially helpful. The interface is also clean and minimal, which helps me stay focused and avoid distractions while coding.

I use it almost every day for C++ and Python assignments, freelancing and it integrates easily with GitHub and other tools I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Honestly, there isn’t much I dislike about it, though I did find the setup process a bit challenging as a beginner. Getting the correct extensions installed and configuring all the settings took some time, and I ended up watching a few tutorials before everything was fully ready. Aside from that, it works very well, but I do think the initial setup could be made easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightning-Fast, Versatile, and Packed with Powerful Extensions"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is lightweight and starts quickly, even with multiple projects open. The extension ecosystem is extremely strong - automation frameworks, linters, debuggers, everything integrates smoothly. IntelliSense and auto-formatting help reduce basic mistakes while writing test scripts or utilities. Built-in Git support makes it easy to review changes, resolve conflicts, and commit without switching tools. Debugging across multiple languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.) works well for test automation and troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Installing too many extensions can slow down performance over time. Some extensions conflict with each other and require manual tuning. After updates, certain extensions occasionally break or behave differently. For very large repositories, memory usage can spike Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Murugesh P.
MP
Sr.Systems engineer
Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful VS Code Editor That Streamlines Secure Web Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code has made our web development easier and more secure, especially for scripting and automation. It feels like a very powerful editor, and it helps us work more smoothly overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

1) It’s slow during startup, likely because I have many extensions installed. 2) It uses too much memory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Efficient, lightweight and fully customisable-the ultimate code editor"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I like, best about visual studio code is its age of use and the fact that it’s lightweight, but full of features that may coding past and more efficient, it’s highly customisable and integrate seamlessly with tools like great and various extensions, the ease of implementation and frequency of use a high because it’s quick to set up and work smo othly, even on large projects while it’s not a fully featured IDE out of the box, it’s still versatile and powerful enough for most development needs. However, many advanced features require extensions and customer support can be hard to get compared to other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

One downside of visual studio code is that while it’s a powerful code editor, it’s not a full IDE by default, so you may need to install additional extensions to access some advanced features. Some developers may find the initial set up for integration with other tools, a bit tedious. The lack of official customer support can also be a downside compare to other platforms as you are mostly relying on community forums for help. Additionally, while it’s highly customisable, it may require more time and effort to tailor it to specific workflows, which might not be ideal for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AM
Consultant
Consulting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Visual Studio Code Review"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Vs code has been the go to code editor for years now it is the best with the best features. The support for multiple languages and extensions makes it really helpful for development and analysis needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The platform can have better performance in lower variants of laptop and better optimisation with ai tools but overall no issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anson  D.
AD
Software Test Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Fast, and Powerful—VS Code Makes Coding and Debugging Easy"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I enjoy most in Visual Studio Code is its lightness and speed, considering it still has powerful features. It supports a lot of languages, and the extensions are good; it also makes coding, debugging, and editing of files quite easy in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes, it consumes more memory, especially with several extensions installed. Additionally, setting up the right extensions for a project may involve some trial and error for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

19%

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