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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 performance and extensive customization options, which allow for a tailored coding experience across various programming languages. The built-in Git integration and IntelliSense features enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for many developers. However, some users note that performance can decline when too many extensions are installed.

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CS
Software Developer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best and Easy Development Tools"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual studio code is the ever best development and code editor tool. This is a one stop shop for everything. We can code in any language. The best thing is that it is free of cost and open source project. A number of extensions are available in the market for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The major issue I faced on the application is confliction of extensions. Due to extension installations it sometimes stops working even the basic functions like code emmets, autocomplete doesn't work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NEERAJ K.
NK
Associate Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Visual Studio Code is a streamlined code editor developed by Microsoft used for debug and task run."
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is a code editor which supports multiple programming languages with installation of compiler's extension for each language and it's user friendly and have intuitive interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It consumes lots of memory and cpu usage. It also takes lot of time to produce outcomes. It has relatively high system requirements compared to other lightweight editor. Running VS Code in low specific hardware results in slower performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Agustin M.
AM
Software Analyst
Pharmaceuticals
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Visual Studio Code, your coding environment companion"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The most helpful thing about Visual Studio Code are its extensions, for sure, giving the freedom to be and make the best possible environment for you to work at, and giving you all the tools you need to get the job done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The least helpful thing about Visual Studio maybe are the lack of updates to their training tutorial, there are a lot of paid courses out there to master the tool, maybe they should make a really good and complete tutorial to help new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"One of the best tool in the market."
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio code, provides a really appealing interface. You can choose your theme also, one of the best things it provides is to have different plugins. Which you can download directly from the tool. I think it's suitable for every developer whether beginner or professional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There is not much to dislike about visual Studio code as it provides alot of things in a single tool, however it would be better if better tutorials are provides within the tool so it helps beginner and make them feel more welcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"best ide"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It has a minimalistic design that prioritizes speed and responsiveness, making it a great choice for developers who want a quick and efficient coding experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code can be resource-intensive, especially when working with large projects or using a significant number of extensions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jericho B.
JB
Packaged App Development Associate
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Visual studio use in Custom codes in salesforce"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The wide variety of this platform to be used in different platforms used to build and deploy changes in the system. Visual studio is a huge platform that was able to to help different company to automate their processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Non so far but i hope the the Visual studio code would need to be consistent throughout the years as they progress in developing new features in the near future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consulting
CC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best software to write code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It is light weight loads quickly, easy to use and have clean UI. Have support for extensions which makes it easy to have additional capabilities. Have lots of theme options. Support most of the file types. I personally used for html, css, js, xml etc. Installation is also easy no need to IT support. It is stable and never crashes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Have too many updates but the update is done in background only restarting the application is required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Usama N.
UN
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Amazing Coding platform for beginners and experts"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Easy to use coding platform for beginners and experts. It's best feature is that it autocomplete opening and closing tags by itself and access to unlimited libraries and support all programming languages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Nothing much, just dislike that it didn't give tutorial by default for beginners. You should have a little knowledge of it before using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhinav M.
AM
System Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"All in One Tool"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I can run all types of programs whether it's based on JAVA, python, C#, etc.

It has almost infinite extensions of all types. All are easy to use and integrate. I use it for all of my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The only minor drawback of Visual Studio Code is that it is not an IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Graphic Design
UG
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My number one coding tool"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is the best coding tool I've used so far. It's super easy to work with and has an amazing extension library.

The desktop version is device-compatible and provides a great user experience as well in addition to the fact that it's free and open-source.

Extensions like "emmet abbreviation" helps to save time while coding as it provides auto-complete syntax and tag suggestions.

The tool also offers variable theme setting options like color schemes, light or dark modes, font colors, and much more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I have no issues or negative impressions about Vs code yet- it's great and effective. 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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