Visually appealing but also extensively extendable. VSCode offers the simplicity of notepad but with tons of quality of life enhancements
Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Microsoft [Visual Studio] Code is a featured-packed code editor that works with many different languages and has the flexibility to be as extensive or as simple as needed. It is perfect for developers who often need to work with many different languages at the same time. "IntelliSense" code completion along with robust debugging tools make it easier and faster to fix errors in the code. Above all, its extensive extension library allows for integration with many different programming environments and allows for customization as you see fit. For instance, we can run Python code right inside VS Code split-screen tab without needing to open another IDE.
- Incredible tabbed window management that allows grid-based split screen
- Application functionality can be expanded through many different extensions/plugins available
- Decently fast and easy to use
- Themes are customizable to liking
- Some plugins/extensions that are available can cause stability issues especially if they are installed together
- Extension management can sometimes get complicated
- The app does from time to time consume more resources than necessary but a restart usually fixes it
- Cross-code compatibility
- Code completion features allows easy access to previously used variable names and functions. Functions can also be documented and its available parameters made available to the calling code block via a hover UI
- Actively developed that is also backed by a community of developers adding new functionality through extensions
- No upfront/monthly costs
- Line by line debugging allows for tracking data structures and variables
- VScode saves a lot of development time via code completion and highlighting of syntax issues
- Easier debugging experiences lead to time saved as problems can be corrected much earlier in the development process
- Adobe Dreamweaver and Notepad++
[Microsoft Visual Studio Code] builds on the simplicity and speed of Notepad++ yet remains very customizable and offers features that are comparable and often go beyond other paid offerings such as Dreamweaver CC. It also requires no upfront/subscription so there's no risk in trying the platform. [Microsoft Visual Studio Code] is also backed by a large community that is constantly adding new functionality
Do you think Microsoft Visual Studio Code delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Microsoft Visual Studio Code's feature set?
Yes
Did Microsoft Visual Studio Code live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Microsoft Visual Studio Code go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Microsoft Visual Studio Code again?
Yes