VS Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

What is VS Code?

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a free, lightweight, and powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft. It supports debugging, syntax highlighting, Git integration, and thousands of extensions. VS Code is open source and cross-platform, widely adopted by developers across languages and frameworks for its speed, flexibility, and rich ecosystem.

How to use VS Code?

Download it from code.visualstudio.com for your OS.
Open or create a project folder and start coding.
Install extensions for languages, tools, or frameworks via the Extensions Marketplace.
Use the built-in terminal, debugger, and Git controls for development.
Customize your workflow with themes, keybindings, and settings.

VS Code’s Core Features

Fast and responsive editing environment
Integrated terminal and Git support
Rich extension ecosystem
IntelliSense for code completion and hints
Debugger for multiple languages
Remote development (SSH, containers, WSL)
Live Share for collaboration
Full customization via settings and plugins

VS Code’s Use Cases

#1 Full-stack web development
#2 Python, JavaScript, Go, or Rust coding
#3 Debugging and unit testing
#4 Writing markdown, LaTeX, or documentation
#5 Remote development on servers or containers

FAQ from VS Code

Is VS Code open source? Yes, the core is open source. The Microsoft-branded version includes additional telemetry and features.

Which languages does it support? It supports virtually all languages through extensions: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, Go, Java, and more.

Can I use it for remote development? Yes. VS Code supports remote development over SSH, in containers, or with WSL on Windows.

Does it work offline? Yes, VS Code runs fully offline, though some extensions may require internet access.