Unrivaled extensibility makes VS Code indispensable for application developers.
Updated August 30, 2022
Unrivaled extensibility makes VS Code indispensable for application developers.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Visual Studio Code
I use [Microsoft] Visual Studio Code as a web application developer performing a variety of programming tasks. As a solo consultant and in my capacity as a member of a team I choose Visual Studio Code as my primary tool. This software is robust, features a fantastic plugin architecture, and a plethora of customization options; the fact that it is also a free download is icing on the cake.
- Robust plugin architecture replete with fantastic add-ons that make developer life delightful.
- Integrated Terminal window allows you to stay in one application to perform most required tasks.
- Customization options are robust. It is easy to modify VS Code to your own specifications.
- It's free! Hard to believe such a well made, well maintained, robust software is a free download.
- Command+P/Command+Shift+P key commands will improve your workflow dramatically.
- Inconsistent methods to change settings. Sometimes must be done in the JSON file. Sometimes in the UI.
- Application error messages sometime appear without enough information to resolve them.
- Does not have built in functionality to display SVG file preview.
- Easy to use extensible application that can be customized to the tastes of any developer.
- The cost can't be beat. Free is hard to argue with.
- Tons of quality information showcasing VS Code in action.
- Microsoft ownership is reassuring.
- Developers generally like the tool so there are very few objectors to its use.
- Cost cannot be beat. Very good tool that's free to use.
- Not having to deal with a subscription or software licensing issues is a win.
[Microsoft] Visual Studio Code beats the competition due to its extensibility. Their robust extensions architecture combined with the plethora of mostly free extensions written by the community can't be beaten. The fact that this tool itself is provided by a world-recognized company, Microsoft, free of charge is phenomenal. The goodwill garnered by them is immeasurable. Other tools I've used were missing features or were just too rigid, too complicated, or too unsophisticated for my liking. The fact that VS Code is easy to mold to my will with the right extensions seals the deal.
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