Writing code and debugging code will most likely take hours or even days to complete. Of course, it will take longer if you do them in a text file or source code editor with limited capabilities. Well, if that is what you do then it may be best to consider breaking up with those apps and introduce yourself to Visual Studio Code.
Visual Studio Code, also known as VS Code is a really popular source code editor created by Microsoft and is fully equipped with a lot of professional (and fun) features that can help your coding flow run smoothly.
What’s so great about VS Code?
- It is 100% free to use. No additional charges for any of its features.
- Supports many coding and programming languages like HTML, CSS, Python, Java, C#, SQL, and so much more.
- You can download extensions (plugins) to help improve your workflow and productivity directly from the application.
- Highly efficient source code editor that helps with code organization and debugging.
- Connects with GitHub easily.
My experience with VS Code
I’ve used other source code editors before, most only support a specific programming language, and I was only introduced to this program recently when we were taught HTML, and I wish I used it sooner. The user interface of VS Code was really simple to navigate through and the extensions were really useful for easily checking your codes’ output, which is especially important when building websites and applications.
The customization features are probably what make this source code editor the best of the best. With the thousands of extensions available, there will surely be something useful for your workflow. I also heard that you can have virtual pets accompany you when you code, too!
So, why not give it a try?
Even if you’re not required to use it, give it a shot! VS Code is an amazing tool that can be vouched by a ton of other developers for its efficiency and flexibility, and because of that, it’s also pretty standard in the industry so knowing how to use it early on can help companies consider you for a job.
You can download it for Windows, Mac, or Linux, but you could also look at the web version, which has somewhat limited capabilities through the official website.
If you gave it a try, what are your thoughts?
Was VS Code a good application for you and your work? Let us know in the comments!
