What I like most about Visual Studio Code is its extension ecosystem and lightweight performance. It supports almost any language framework or tool. Intelligence and code session increase coding speed. Due to the integrated terminal, the need to open different command line tools is reduced. The performance is also quite good, performing well even on large projects. For me, its most valuable feature is its extension ecosystem, whether it's for automation testing, API development, or working with database connectivity and cloud services, there is always a good extension available. This makes it easy to customize according to one's needs and significantly increases productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't think there is any improvement in this; for me, Visual Studio Code is performing quite well. And in my experience, the biggest challenge is extension management, but when the number of extensions increases, it can put pressure on both performance and maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best feature of Visual Studio Code is its extensive extension ecosystem. It allows lightweight, lightning-fast customization, transforming a simple text editor into a powerful IDE by effortlessly adding language support, debuggers, AI assistants, and themes tailored entirely to your workflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Plugin Conflicts & Broken Updates. Because extensions are made by different independent developers, a random update can suddenly break your setup, conflict with another plugin, or cause crashing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio code offers support to run any coding language which helps to have only one code editor for any language. Apart from them it offers a lot of extensions that help us in writing efficient code and find errors easily. While working it helped me a lot as i had to work with different coding languages so this one editor was only thing i needed while working on our recent project I was stuck with some debugging issue the ai in the editor helped me resolve that and to complete my work on time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes it starts lagging with some large programs. Also recently only github copilot was launched in visual studio which made it little more tricky to use .The copilot given in it is very hard to use and makes the code more buggy.In one of my project I had asked to resolve the issue and why my code was not working but the copilot of vs code made it more worse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i have been using visual studio code mainly for my college projects and web development work . The best thing i like is that it is very fast and doesn't hang like some heavy IDEs. The interface is simple and easy to understand , even for beginners. Extensions are really helpful,like for React,java,and debugging .It also has built in Git support which saves a lot of time.Overall , it makes coding smooth and productive for daily use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

one thing i did not like is that sometimes you have to install many extensions to get full features, which can make it a bit confusing .Also when too many extensions are installed , it become slightly slow . For bigger projects, I feel full IDEs like IntelliJ or Eclipse perform better.Apart from that , sometimes small bugs or extension issues happen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how Visual Studio Code perfectly balances a fast, lightweight core with an incredibly powerful extension ecosystem. Unlike traditional IDEs, it launches instantly and handles massive multi-repository workspaces without dragging down system performance. The extension marketplace is a game changer for cloud and DevOps workflows, allowing me to effortlessly layer support for HashiCorp Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker into a customized intelligent command center. What really sets Visual Studio Code apart is the remote development extension pack. Being able to open a workspace directly inside a running Docker container or connect seamlessly to AWS EC2 instances over SSH is incredible. Also, the command palette and keyboard-driven workflows speed up efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Resource overhead with a heavy extension ecosystem. While the core editor starts fast and lightweight, once I install multiple intensive cloud development extensions alongside a heavily customized workspace, the memory consumption spikes drastically. So there's noticeable UI latency and high CPU usage. Also, managing third-party extensions for advanced features can become cluttered. It can freeze the workspace and cause performance degradation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Salesforce developer, I use Visual Studio Code daily for writing and managing code. What I like most is its lightweight performance, wide range of extensions, and seamless integration with Git and Salesforce tools. The interface is clean, and features like IntelliSense and debugging help improve productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When many extensions are installed, startup time can sometimes become slower. New users may also need some time to configure extensions and settings according to their workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Visual Studio Code's extension ecosystem and flexibility highly beneficial. It feels lightweight and yet offers powerful capabilities like cross-platform development, integrated terminal and CLI support. I also appreciate the features like live share, which makes it easy to guide students remotely, solving the problem of disconnected learning in labs. Extensions turn it into a complete development environment tailored to my needs, allowing for domain-specific billing, cloud integration, version control, and collaboration. This flexibility reduces context switching and consolidates my workflow without needing to open separate IDEs, terminals, and dashboards. Visual Studio Code becomes even more powerful when paired with other tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and GitLens. The initial setup was very straightforward and quick, with a simple installation process, which I found easy to understand, making it more efficient compared to other IDEs I've used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Visual Studio Code is excellent overall, it could be improved in a few areas. Performance can be an issue when working on very large projects with many instances enabled, as it can become sluggish and consume a lot of resources. Additionally, while the flexibility of extensions is powerful, sometimes they can conflict with each other, leading to slowdowns. There's also the matter of built-in features versus extensions that could be better balanced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Visual Studio Code is its flexibility and performance. It is lightweight, easy to use, and supports a wide range of programming languages through its extensive extension marketplace. The integrated Git support, debugging tools, and customizable interface make it a very efficient environment for development. I also appreciate how quickly it launches and how smoothly it handles most coding tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One drawback is that when many extensions are installed, performance can sometimes slow down or consume more system resources than expected. Additionally, some advanced features require installing and configuring extensions, which can take time to set up properly for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful about VS Code is how lightweight and flexible it is. It has clean UI that's easy to work with daily. It opens quickly, supports, multiple languages and with extensions you can customize it exactly to your needs. The built-in terminal, debugging tools and seamless integration with Git make daily development much smoother and more efficient. It's free which makes it great value and since it's widely used onboarding and support are pretty easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Only downside of VS Code is that performance can slow down when too many extensions are installed and managing those extensions can sometimes feel a bit messy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the UI experience and the seamless features that Visual Studio Code has. I can also branch out of my folders and have a global view of my directory, which is a good thing I like. The initial setup was very easy and straight up, which was nice. Visual Studio Code also provides a massive marketplace that helps me access a lot of tools from open source, which is a good feature. When working between different code repositories, it's helpful to refer to code written by others in different repositories, something that Visual Studio Code helps me with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes I think Visual Studio Code is a little slow when it comes to committing or pushing code for version control. I've had some issues in the past while I was trying to set up the app for my personal use, but it's all good now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.