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Users consistently praise Visual Studio Code for its lightweight design and extensive extension marketplace, which allows for significant customization and flexibility in coding workflows. The built-in Git support and IntelliSense features enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for developers. However, many note that performance can decline when too many extensions are installed.

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Manish J.
MJ
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My Go-To Code Editor for Fast and Easy Development 👍"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I like most about Visual Studio Code is that it is fast and simple. I use it daily and it never feels heavy or slow.

What I like more is the extensions — I can customize everything according to my need and setup becomes very easy.

Also I like the built-in Git and terminal, So I don’t need to switch apps again and again, everything is in one place which saves time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

What I dislike about Visual Studio Code is that sometimes it becomes slow when too many extensions are installed.

Also debugging is not as simple compared to some full IDEs, so sometimes it takes extra setup and time.

And sometimes extensions conflict with the each other which creates small issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FK
Tester - Analyst
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Intuitive, Lightweight, and Powerful—VSCode Shines with Extensions and Built-In AI"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VSCode is really easy to use, and the UI feels intuitive. It’s also easy to learn, even though it offers so many features, especially thanks to the extension marketplace. You can customize it heavily, which enables really good workflows and a lot of personalization, and it makes integration with other products and services straightforward.

And nowadays, in the AI era, VSCode has turned into a really good tool for AI use thanks to its native AI integration built directly into it. It’s not just about assisted AI use either; VSCode has become one of the best tools for using agents from an IDE. IntelliJ IDEA is still far behind VSCode when it comes to working with AI agents.

I also like how lightweight VSCode is: it’s fast and it doesn’t crash often. The performance compared to IDEA is crazy—IDEA eats up all your RAM, while VSCode doesn’t. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I’d prefer it if enterprise rules could be enforced more easily, for example through integration with GitHub or something along those lines. But that’s just one small thing. VSCode is free, so I can’t complain much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vishaka C.
VC
Web Developer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightweight, Fast, and Flexible VS Code Supercharges My Daily Workflow"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I use Visual Studio Code daily for development, and what I like most is how lightweight and fast it feels even when working on multiple projects. The UI is clean and easy to navigate, which makes it comfortable to use for long coding sessions.

The extension marketplace is a big advantage I use extensions for formatting, Git integration, and debugging, which improves my workflow a lot. Built-in Git support also makes it easy to manage version control without switching tools.

Overall, it balances performance and flexibility really well, making it suitable for both small tasks and larger projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

While VS Code is very flexible, the large number of extensions can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for beginners who are not sure which ones to choose.

Also, when too many extensions are installed, it can slightly affect performance or increase startup time.

For more complex projects, initial setup (like configuring debugging or environments) may take some time, but once everything is set up, it works smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex O.
AO
Sales Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible Debugging, Needs Better Extension Management"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like Visual Studio Code's debugging and integration capabilities. It gives me flexibility to integrate with Git, allowing me to stage changes, write commit messages, handle conflicts, and track differences all within the same platform. For debugging, I appreciate being able to set breakpoints and inspect variables across multiple languages like Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Node.js, which allows me to diagnose issues without needing to switch between different tools. This functionality helps me pause execution at precise points to trace problems effectively. Overall, I depend on this software daily, and for years it has never failed me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Configuring extensions in Visual Studio Code can be confusing, especially for newbies who might not know which ones to enable. Having too many extensions enabled at once can reduce performance. Differentiating between workspace settings and personal user settings isn't intuitive, particularly when onboarding to a new project or machine. The startup time is a bit high, and it tends to slow down as more extensions are accumulated over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Satyam J.
SJ
Student
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"smooth and fast coding experience for students using visual studio code"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

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.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

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.

Giancarlo A.
GA
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible, Lightweight, and Fast: A Highly Efficient VS Code Experience"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

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.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

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.

Sushriya M.
SM
Solution Delivery Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightweight, Flexible, and Feature-Rich: VS Code Makes Daily Development Smoother"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

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.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

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.

Beatriz P.
BP
Ingeniera de scada
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Fast IDE with a Powerful Extension Marketplace"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

It's super lightweight and fast compared to any other IDE I've used. The best part is the extension marketplace; you can pretty much customize it to fit any language or workflow. The integrated terminal and Git support are also top-notch, making daily tasks much smoother." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The constant updates can be a bit annoying sometimes, and if you install too many extensions, the performance starts to take a hit. Also, setting up the configuration files (like json) for debugging can be a bit confusing at first if you're coming from a more 'ready-to-go' environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alan R.
AR
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexible, Fast, and Perfect for Multi-Stack Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is lightweight, fast, and extremely flexible. It supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box, and the extension marketplace makes it easy to customize the editor for almost any workflow. Whether it’s Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git integration, or cloud tools, there’s usually a well-maintained extension available.

The built-in Git support is excellent and simplifies version control tasks directly inside the editor. The IntelliSense, debugging tools, and integrated terminal are also strong features that make development smoother and more efficient. It strikes a very good balance between being simple enough for quick edits and powerful enough for complex projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

While VS Code is very flexible, managing too many extensions can sometimes slow it down or create conflicts. Performance can decrease slightly in very large projects or when multiple heavy extensions are installed. Additionally, since much of the power depends on extensions, the experience can vary depending on how well those extensions are maintained. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lovepreet S.
LS
Graphic Designer and Software Tester
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Blessing for PHP Coding: Extensions, Formatting, and Easy SQL Reading"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

i m a php developer, i use it as my code editor.

i love this as we have options to add extensions to make work easy,

formatting code and finding errors like pointing missing open/close of btacket help a lot.

on the other hand it also helps to read sql files in very understandable format. This is must have software if you are into coding.

Previously i used Notepad++,but Visual studio is blessing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

See as a developer its perfect, one -ve point is that when we try to install same on old pc say 2019, its not compatible, online download option is not available and if we use older version, extensions and rest dont work properly.

we cant say this -ve point but it should be compatable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

13 months

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