What do users say about Visual Studio Code?

What I like most about Visual Studio Code is how simple it feels while still being very flexible. I first came across Visual Studio Code in college, when I was building a blockchain application that allowed users to give consent to other applications. Later, at the start of my professional journey, I returned to it while learning Salesforce. After installing the SFDC client, I was able to work with Apex and integrations more smoothly, which made the overall experience easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I dislike about Visual Studio Code is how quickly it can become dependent on extensions. During my college days, while working on my blockchain project and also using the SFDC client for Salesforce development in Apex and integrating it with various tools, I ended up needing quite a few extensions to get the full benefit of the editor. At times, those extensions would conflict with each other, slow the editor down, or require frequent updates, which could be frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the reasons for which VS Code is considered a great tool include elegant design, superb performance, and flexibility. The software works well for almost any programming language. Being a student in university, VS Code is an often-used piece of software while participating in hackathons, coding competitions, assignments, and projects due to ease of installation and speediness of the software.

There are a number of extensions I use while using VS Code, such as GitHub Copilot, Blackbox AI, Live Server, debugger extensions, among others, because they increase speed and efficiency while coding and debugging. AI-based software, such as GitHub Copilot and Blackbox AI help in increasing efficiency, suggesting codes and building the logic of the program.

Integration of GitHub and MongoDB is quite simple when working on several projects within one workspace.

ROI is perhaps the best part of VS Code. It's absolutely free but packed with a lot of functionalities that cost money in many other IDEs.

Onboarding process is quite smooth because of a number of tutorials, extensions, and a Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I do not like about Visual Studio Code is that even though GitHub Copilot is a helpful tool in terms of providing suggestions and completing smaller codes, it cannot compare to AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Claude, or Windsurf. They have better context understanding and are capable of creating bigger parts of codes or processes.

A disadvantage that can be mentioned is related to configuration. Sometimes, configuration of different extensions and compiling and debugging tools can become difficult for novices. Using too many extensions may affect performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a one-stop shop; nothing else is required after installing Visual Studio Code. It can be easily navigated due to the good design of its user interface/user experience. It works well with GitHub, Git, as well as with a plethora of other tools and frameworks. It is extremely fast and resource-saving regardless of the number of extensions installed. Last but not least, it is completely free software, thus providing great value for money. There is a large community of developers who provide numerous extensions for Visual Studio Code. What is more important, it comes with a built-in AI for GitHub Copilot, which will speed up coding significantly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

However, its major weakness is the high memory consumption associated with VS Code after installing multiple plugins, especially for old computers. Furthermore, it may take quite some time for total rookies to get acquainted with VS Code since there is no step-by-step onboarding process offered by the tool's creators. It would help a lot if the developers introduced one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code is my personal go-to development IDE. I prefer it because, compared to dedicated language-based IDEs, it’s lightweight. It also has a huge extension store, and for even the smallest need there’s usually an extension available. On top of that, the theme customization makes it more comfortable and flexible, since we can set it up to match our own preferences. In recent features, it now includes internal browser support for working on frontend code, with a fully functional browser experience including the console, network, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven’t had any dislikes with VS Code so far. It serves most of what I need and covers nearly everything I use it for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VSCode supports multiple technologies for coding with just a few extensions. I’ve been using it extensively for development in MuleSoft, Snowflake, and Python. The AI integration, with the help of SDKs and extensions, makes it easier to stick with one IDE for a wide range of development needs. Visual Studio Code is fast and, in my experience, doesn’t lag even when working with heavy payload processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Managing multiple extensions can sometimes have a negative impact on performance, but I haven’t experienced any issues so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio Code to develop, debug, and run web and mobile application code. It supports AI-assisted coding, code auto-completion, and JavaScript debugging, and it also makes it easy to download plugins that improve my development workflow and to start a live server when needed. My favorite feature is Run and Debug. It lets me debug and run outputs smoothly without having to leave Visual Studio Code. Whenever I’m stuck or run into an error, I open the Run and Debug tab, add breakpoints, and step through the process to pinpoint bugs more easily. Its UI and UX is next level and so far no IDE has matched it. As its free so it gives high ROI without any investment though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall, I like everything about Visual Studio Code, so I don’t have anything to dislike. Visual Studio Code is pretty good software and my go-to IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The number of plugins, integration with different services and the integrated console means that everything can be done from the same site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

sometimes it consumes a lot of system resources, literally causing the machine to hang.

It may be because of my configuration, it has happened to me several times.

rest everything perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio Code every day, and it has become my go-to editor. It’s easy to install, quick to open, and it doesn’t feel heavy like some larger IDEs. The interface is clean and simple, but it still offers powerful features. I really like the UI/UX because it’s tidy, customizable, and easy to navigate. Integrations with GitHub, Docker, and cloud tools save me time, and the AI/intelligence features like Copilot make coding faster and smarter. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I install too many extensions, it can sometimes slow down or use a lot of memory. Also, on very large projects, I feel it isn’t as strong as a full IDE. Some advanced refactoring features also feel weaker compared to full IDEs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio Code for my daily coding practices and automation, and I love how its user interface is very minimal and clean. It's lightweight and doesn't slow down my laptop, making my work smoother whether I'm working with Python or any other coding language. The best thing I like is the built-in Git integration, which simplifies syncing with repositories and lets me version control anytime. Additionally, I appreciate that within my team, security setup allowed a one-click download and install, making it not a problem at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I install too many extensions, it slightly lags from my end. But it can be from my laptop. It also consumes a lot of RAM. Installing the packages may be confusing for new people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code has been my main code editor since my college time, and it has worked very well for my daily development work. I like its clean UI, simple layout, fast performance, and smooth coding experience. It supports Python, JavaScript, web development, and full stack projects very comfortably.

The best part is its strong integrations with Git, GitHub, built-in terminal, extensions, debuggers, and different programming tools. These features help me manage code, run commands, debug errors, and work on projects from one place. Since VS Code is free and still provides professional-level features, it gives great value for students, developers, and freelancers.

Its documentation, large community support, and extension marketplace also make onboarding easier. IntelliSense and AI coding extensions like GitHub Copilot help with faster code suggestions, auto-completion, syntax guidance, and better productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not much to dislike, but Visual Studio Code can sometimes become slow when too many extensions are installed or when working with large projects. Some extensions also need manual setup, and beginners may need some time to understand the best configuration for their workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.