Visual Studio Code
Code editing. Redefined.
Overview
Visual Studio Code is a lightweight but powerful source code editor which runs on your desktop and is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It comes with built-in support for JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js and has a rich ecosystem of extensions for other languages (such as C++, C#, Java, Python, PHP, Go) and runtimes (such as .NET and Unity).
✨ Key Features
- IntelliSense for smart completions
- Run and debug code directly from the editor
- Built-in Git integration
- Extensible and customizable with a vast library of extensions
- Integrated terminal
- Live Share for collaborative coding
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Massive extension ecosystem
- Excellent performance for an Electron app
- Backed by Microsoft
- Completely free and open-source
Unique Value: A highly extensible, free, and powerful code editor that supports nearly any programming language or workflow through its vast marketplace of extensions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Front-end and back-end web development
- Scripting and automation
- Developing applications with Node.js
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Heavy, enterprise-level Java or .NET development (Visual Studio IDE might be better)
- Users who prefer a non-Electron based application
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a balance of performance, features, and customizability that is unmatched by other free editors, and rivals paid IDEs for many use cases.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully featured, no limits.
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