Visual Studio Code Reviews & Product Details

VSCode exceeds my daily needs especially with all of the customization I can do and the extensive marketplace. My productivity has never been better than with my current VSCode setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The backup feature doesn't always work for me. I sometimes have to close and reopen VSCode to make sure everything is properly backed up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

"I love how Visual Studio Code combines speed, flexibility, and an easy-to-use interface. The huge library of extensions lets me customize it for any programming language or framework, and features like IntelliSense, integrated terminal, and Git support save me a lot of time. It’s lightweight yet powerful enough for both small scripts and large projects." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VS Code may get a bit slow, or even use more memory, sometimes with excessive extensions installed. Most of the advanced features are also often more complicated to set up as well, thus, difficult to a novice. These, however, are inconsequential as compared to the net benefits." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

From the initial installation, everything feels clean, intuitive, and responsive — even for beginners. It doesn’t overwhelm with complexity, yet provides robust tools that scale with your experience. The setup process is quick and hassle-free, allowing you to configure your environment with your preferred languages, extensions, and tools in just a few steps.

The range of features is another major strength, especially for a free editor. It includes everything from Git integration and intelligent autocompletion to fully customizable themes and a vast extension marketplace covering nearly every language and framework. Despite being packed with functionality, it remains lightweight and fast — I use it every day because it handles everything from frontend coding to backend scripting with ease.

Its integration capabilities are seamless, whether I’m syncing with GitHub, working inside Docker containers, or developing remotely. On top of that, the community support and extensive documentation make it easy to troubleshoot problems or discover new features when needed.

In short, Visual Studio Code offers an ideal balance of simplicity and power. It’s a tool that adapts to your workflow naturally and becomes an essential part of your development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the main issues is its performance with large projects or files. As lightweight as it claims to be, VS Code can sometimes become sluggish when dealing with large codebases, long files, or when too many extensions are installed. This slowdown can be frustrating, particularly when you're in a time-sensitive workflow or working on a resource-limited machine.

Another area of concern is that you often need to rely on extensions for functionality that you’d expect to be built-in — like better debugging tools for certain languages, advanced Git workflows, or comprehensive testing frameworks. While the extension ecosystem is a strength, it also means you're frequently managing, updating, and troubleshooting third-party add-ons. This can sometimes introduce bugs or compatibility issues, especially after major updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I started my coding journey 4yrs ago, I came across this simple yet powerful IDE. It has several extensions which makes it easier to work with multiple languages. I do not need to use different apps for different languages. It's inbuilt integration with GitHub makes it easy to commit, push, pull, and resolve merge conflicts from the app itself. It receives constant updates which makes it more feature rich and stable day by day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Talking about the cons: As we need too many extensions, the software becomes very slow on startup and consumes a lot of memory. Another thing is that, it is not a full IDE out of the box and require a lot of customizations and extension installations to get the most out of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the versatility of Visual Studio Code. They have so many extensions that are extremely easy to add, and the User Interface is super intuitive. It is very easy to get started building new projects and running code of any kind, and I love how many of the extensions are integrations with other applications that run so smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest issue I've had with Visual Studio Code is if I leave the program running too long, especially with many extensions, it has slowed down my computer a lot, to the point where the program may just freeze and I need to close it out to be able to use it again. Thankfully that usually resolves the problem, and when it doesn't restarting my computer fixes it. So it isn't a deal breaker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code is very quick, easy to use, and very customizable. I adore how many extensions are available to easily customize the environment to any language or framework, from SQL and Salesforce Apex to Python and JavaScript. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Despite VS Code's strength, certain extensions may cause compatibility problems or slow down performance after updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the user interface and how easy it is to use VS Code. I have been using it for the past four years, and it remains one of the best IDEs available. It provides a wide range of features and has many extensions to choose from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't anything negative I can point out; in my opinion, this is the best tool available for Salesforce development and testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.