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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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Sunil sai Y.
SY
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Empowering Developer Growth with Visual Studio Code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I use Visual Studio Code to develop my projects, and it has also supported me in learning new skills and improving my practices. Working with this tool has helped me refine my abilities and grow as a developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

At times, VS Code simply freezes, and when I'm working with dev containers, it can feel as slow as being on a 3G network. The experience can be quite frustrating, especially when there are noticeable lags during heavy usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohit P.
MP
"Highly Flexible Code Editor with Seamless Extensions"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I love how customizable Visual Studio Code is, it truly stands out as one of its most appealing features. The ability to tweak themes and add extensions means I can adapt the software to fit my personal needs, making it feel like it adapts to me rather than the other way around. This flexibility ensures that I can maintain control over my workflow, which immensely improves my coding efficiency. Furthermore, Visual Studio Code provides a super flexible, lightweight environment that is capable of managing different programming languages with ease. Its vast array of extensions simplifies tasks and enhances the overall workflow, making it feel like an all-in-one coding companion. The software's integration capabilities are remarkable; it works seamlessly with other tools in my toolkit, such as Git and Docker, making it a versatile choice for various development tasks. The initial setup is straightforward, with user-friendly default settings that enable me to get started quickly. These features make Visual Studio Code an incredibly valuable tool for both personal and collaborative projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I find that even though Visual Studio Code is lightweight, it can become a bit heavy when using a lot of extensions or working on big projects. Additionally, some of the settings can feel overwhelming at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Co-founder
Non-Profit Organization Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast, Lightweight Editor with Powerful Extensions and Customization"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

This is a fast and lightweight code editor that offers excellent support for extensions, built-in debugging features, and a customizable user interface. It really helps boost productivity when working with a variety of programming languages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

When using a large number of extensions, I notice that it can become sluggish and sometimes experiences performance hiccups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anurag Y.
AY
Senior Full stack developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Most Versatile and User-Friendly IDE Out There"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I have been using Visual Studio Code for more than five years now, and it remains the most versatile and user-friendly IDE I have ever encountered. Every tool I use has an available integration through extensions built right into the platform. I truly enjoy working with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

There isn't really anything to dislike, but I do think the overall smoothness of the UI could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahammed A.
AA
Principal Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A Developer’s Take on Visual Studio Code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code stands out for being fast, lightweight, and extremely flexible. Developers love its powerful IntelliSense, smooth Git integration, built-in terminal, and highly customizable interface. The vast extension marketplace allows you to tailor it to any tech stack, and features like Live Share make real-time collaboration effortless. Its cross-platform support and frequent updates further solidify its place as a go-to editor for many developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Despite its strengths, VS Code isn’t without flaws. Relying heavily on extensions can bloat performance, especially in large codebases. Some features like debugging or advanced workspace setups require manual configuration, which can be a hurdle for new users. Extension conflicts, limited native support for some languages, and lack of full-fledged project management features make it less ideal for complex enterprise environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amrutha Rani G.
AG
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Life savior for every coder"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

At first i will start with the Design. it is very good and it will automatically highlight the functions in the code with colors according to the selected language. it is very responsive UI and also has many integrations that we can use like git, and it has extensions we can install like thunder, azure functions etc. Customer support is also very good and i will use it everyday in my daily life. it is easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It will lag sometimes and when we open the vs code directly it will open directly without folder even though if we do open with folder sometimes. and if we run huge code then sometimes it will stuck for 1 or 2 sec. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

abdelhamid r.
AR
Assistant
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"IntelliSense and Smart Code Completion That Supercharge Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

The built-in IntelliSense and smart code completion significantly speed up my development process and help reduce syntax errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Managing too many extensions can lead to performance degradation and occasional conflicts between different tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ayush T.
AT
Full stack Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Visual studio code: a code editor for all languages"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

There are various things that i like about visual studio code, and one of the thing is that how customizable it is. You can literally create the best environment for you coding, from text to icons to font styles, everything is customizable. Also, with the help of extensions, you can literally incorporate many other tools and just turn that simple code editor into something like a powerful ide and that is freaking awesome part of it.

Some other things that i like includes how with the help of extensions, we can integrate everything like docker, gitlens, etc and it also provides the best git intergration ever..and ofcourse the shortcuts that you can customize based on your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I have experienced that after doing so many customizations, sometimes it feels laggy and that just don't feel good. I even deleted all of its files once to fix it. Of course, i can literally create an IDE for any language, based on its extensibility but the slow down part or laggy part just irritates sometimes too much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aryan A.
AA
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My Go-To Editor for Everyday Coding"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Lightweight, easy to setup, has a lot of customization options and extensions due to large userbase Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Since its an electron app, it can sometimes balloon RAM usage and waste resources Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tanmay  G.
TG
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Extensions Make Coding Effortless in VS Code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I have been using vs code for many years. I love the extensions it provides to make the work and coding really comfortable and easy. The extensions really make the work very comfortable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The one thing I dislike most about vs code is that if any one setting I haven't applied during installation, then I have to reinstall the application again. 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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