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What Is Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is a code editor developed by Microsoft that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This open-source software provides developers working with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, and more with features such as code completion and debugging using built-in Git commands..

Who Uses Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code helps developers, programmers, software engineers, web developers, and students run, debug, and edit codes.

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Reviews of Visual Studio Code

Average score

Overall
4.8
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.8

Reviews by company size (employees)

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  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Aaditya
Aaditya
Backend Developer in Nepal
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The Best Code Editor VS CODE

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: I love VS code although I was overwhelmed at first but as of now its the go to code editor for me as it facilitates all my needs with its easy to use system, wide community and numerous extensions and very nice customer support.

Pros:

I loved how it can be integrated with my previous work files as well as the community for it huge which helps when a certain issue arises. In addition to that the wide range of extensions present are also a huge bonus.

Cons:

Some cons about VS Code is that it is confusing sometimes as there a lot of features present and it might get overwhelming to a beginner.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Visual Studio Code- Your coding partner

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with visual studio code has been pretty amazing. I started with sublime text at first but then having seen the workspace folder integrations built-in terminal and extensive extension support I eventually switched to studio code which took a little learning at first but then changed the way i have been developing websites lately.

Pros:

The ability to make use of several extensions really helps me save time while writing code,the auto complete feature enables me to write code for web layouts quite effectively and provides me with a base template to further work on the internal structure and functions. The processing is fast and terminal works effortlessly. Auto-complete Extensions for various Languages and libraries Built-in terminal Easy workspace folder management system.

Cons:

The auto complete sometimes messes up my coding speed by completing code chunks that it expects me to be writing while i might be writing a similar code structure. Having to disable it again and again or having to pay attention to it while working can sometimes become a hassle.

Jon
Manager in US
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Visual Studio Code is a beast

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Visual studio has been a godsend to our teams. Highly recommend for everyone.

Pros:

Visual studio code is the BEST development tool out there. The extensions are amazing. The customization options are great. Simple, intuitive user experience.

Cons:

Not too many cons here. Has everything I would expect it to have.

Yusril
Game Designer in Indonesia
E-Learning, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best Text Editor for Developer

3.0 last year

Pros:

easy to use, user-friendly UI, and integrated with many plugins.

Cons:

not stable with plugin version, big size plugin size

Arpon
Executive Manger. in Bangladesh
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Versatile, Powerful, and Customizable

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with Visual Studio Code has been highly positive. It's a lightweight yet feature-rich code editor that supports multiple programming languages and provides an excellent development environment for both small projects and large-scale applications. The ease of installing and managing extensions allows you to tailor it to your specific needs, and the integrated Git support makes version control seamless. Its user interface is intuitive, and productivity-enhancing features like IntelliSense, debugging, and code refactoring tools make coding more efficient. However, with many extensions running simultaneously, it can become resource-intensive. Still, its versatility and powerful features far outweigh this minor drawback, making it a go-to editor for most development needs.

Pros:

I like most about Visual Studio Code is its flexibility and customization options. It's lightweight yet powerful, supporting a wide range of programming languages through extensions. Features like IntelliSense, Git integration, and an extensive plugin ecosystem make it great for both beginners and professionals, offering smooth workflows across different types of projects. The interface is clean, and the real-time collaboration tools are useful for team projects.

Cons:

I like least about Visual Studio Code is that it can sometimes become resource-intensive, especially when using multiple extensions. This can cause the editor to lag or slow down on less powerful machines. Additionally, its built-in terminal, while useful, isn't as robust as standalone terminal applications, and managing extensions can sometimes be overwhelming due to the sheer volume available. Despite these, it's still a highly functional and versatile tool.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best IDE for Software Developers

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: Whether it is working on Jar climate on the highest point of Python as a component of web application or making basic HTML pages, Visual Studio is my decision of IDE. Indeed, even Edx from where I continue to select for new instructional exercises and courses utilizes Visual Studio. So it is extremely helpful. Obviously Visual Studio by Microsoft is maybe the most exceptional IDE that is refreshed as often as possible. Visual Studio is ideal IDE to use new computer based intelligence capacities with modules like Tabnine.
So , the overall experience has been quite good .

Pros:

It has an enormous client care accessible in its true site. It gives a large number of instruments for different programming dialects including C#, F#, PYTHON, C++ from there, the sky is the limit. To foster Cloud based applications, it can consistently incorporates with microsoft sky blue. It upholds extensive variety of undertaking advancement assignments from coding to troubleshooting and testing. I created many cross stage applications utilizing it. Its strong investigating apparatuses incorporates breakpoints, watch windows and step through troubleshooting empower recognizing and fixing issues without any problem. The range of extensions that this IDE supports is quite amazing!

Cons:

One of the main cons is that VS Code takes up lot of resources , which leads to slowing the machine itself. Also, I did not find it suitable for android development . It needs a built in android studio support!

Emin
Sn. Developer in Türkiye
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

To write code faster with best keyboard shortcuts

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: We generally work with PHP language. It provides us with a very comfortable environment when editing and writing code. Additionally, keyboard shortcuts are very useful and we use them all the time.

Pros:

Keyboard shortcuts are very useful! Selecting multiple lines with the Ctrl + Alt key, copying code snippets with the Shift + Alt key, automatic code indentation with the Alt + down key, selecting multiple regions with the Alt key are really successful! It makes your job easier with integrations and extensions. The file recovery feature also works well.

Cons:

A close button can be added to quickly close the right and left sidebar menus. Right click and "hide sidebar" access is a bit difficult.

Tei
Tei
Artist and Owner in Malaysia
Verified LinkedIn User
Music, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A great product for coding experts

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: This is a great product for coding experts/programmers. It is also friendly to use if you're a beginner. I can't say this is a masterpiece but it performs most of the essential jobs. Unfortunately, the performance bottleneck is the issue if you're having low-end computer. Otherwise, this is a fully free software that most people will love!

Pros:

- It is fully free and available in many platforms! - Highlight codes so you will notice the typos easily. - Comfortable to read the coding. - Quite snappy and high efficiency. - Looks premium compared to others.

Cons:

- High CPU/ram consumption. - Lack of some debugging features. - Not recommended for low-end computer (ex: 2-4GB ram)

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Visual Studio Code desktop app review

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: Its a very good desktop app for code editor I enjoy coding on it

Pros:

Highlights the code in different colors Search text through out the project

Cons:

Some time it hangs on citrix machine when the internet speed is low

Hamadou
Hamadou
CEO in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Program Development, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Visual Studio Code by SireHassan

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

I particularly appreciated its ease of use, customization options, and integration with services like Copilot, Tabby, and GitHub

Cons:

I'm not a big fan of the interface, and I find that there are a lot of features. Some updates tend to disrupt my basic configuration, which can be bothersome, although still acceptable.

Ajay kumar
Full Stack Developer in India
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My one and one only Code Editor

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: I had using lot of code Editor for my development no one comfortable for me. But VS Code is really amazing I am really thank to Microsoft. Microsoft's Best software is VS Code it's really Unbelievable software. I am Full Sack developer but I am using one and one software for all programming languages both backend and front end.

Pros:

First thing I can't explain the what did I like because I like overall VS Code. Very light weight software, Attractive theme, All language Supported, Third party apps integration extensions, Code suggestions, Auto align options and more...

Cons:

VS Code don't have the drawbacks it's really very well of all developers. But Only one thing missing is VS Code this Android Emulator.

Seif
Flutter instructor at MSB in Egypt
Program Development, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My experience using Visual Studio Code

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: Overall, I find Visual Studio Code to be a powerful and flexible tool that suits programmers of all levels. Its multiple features and extensive integrations make it the ideal choice for many programming projects, from simple to complex. I highly recommend it to any programmer looking for a reliable and customizable code editor.

Pros:

Visual Studio Code is easy to use and customize, supports a wide range of programming languages, has built-in Git integration, benefits from a large community, and receives regular updates.

Cons:

It can consume system resources when running multiple extensions, and the initial setup might take some time to adjust to personal needs.

Claudio
Embedded Software Engineer in Italy
Wireless, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

VS Code review

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Personally, VS Code has almost no weak points.
It is a very powerful, light-weight Software which facilitates users in programming at any language, with a user-friendly interface, a clear window organization, a fast research algorithm, together with the possibility of integrating external software engines through the usage of extensions

Pros:

What I really like about VS Code is the possibility of programming and, at the same time, exploiting external software engines through the usage of very powerful extensions. Without doubt, the best feature is the SSH extension, which allows an ssh access to remote servers

Cons:

Perhaps, a possible feature that VS Code might improve should be

Michael
Michael
Customer Support Manager in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Unless your code NEEDS a specific IDE, Visual Studio Code is the way forward.

5.0 last year

Comments: Most of the team have been using VSC since they started learning to code, and those that predate it's release have all had really positive things to say about switching.

Pros:

Switching between languages is a breeze, it recognises the language and swaps the markups automatically. Combined with the stellar third party plugin market. VSC is now the companies preferred IDE.

Cons:

The only thing we haven't enjoyed in the web version. This was easily mitigated by installing it locally on our laptops. I'm sure the web client will be great in the coming years, but for now, we're happy to have it running locally.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

King of IDEs

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Visual Studio is the best IDE available because of its wide support for languages and the ability to fully customize it to your liking. The Work Spaces feature is extremely useful to us as we have multiple projects that we can be working on at one time. This makes it easy to switch between projects quickly and easily without ever leaving the IDE.

Pros:

Free. Easy to setup and get started. Tons of extensions/themes to customize it. Work spaces. Native GIT integration.

Cons:

Settings can be really hard to find because they are nested so deep and you have to use the command palette to access/toggle them. Microsoft owned product so there is telemetry that is sent back to them.

GABRIELE
Founder, FullStack Developer in Sweden
Alternative Medicine, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Still the best IDE on the market

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: The only IDE I use, even thought there are some upcoming fiery competitors

Pros:

It is the best IDE out there (in my opinion and I've tried many). Unfortunately it is a Microsoft product, so I'm sure sooner or later they'll find the way to ruin it, like the did with many other product they acquired (Skype, Linkedin, etc.). But for now it is still amazing.

Cons:

Too many yearly updates and lots of uncertainty about how data protection and data management is really implemented.

Donald
Executive Technical Director in US
Construction, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My Overall Experience with VSC

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Running, editing and debugging codes is made easy by Visual Studio Code.

Pros:

Visual Studio Code allocates builtin Git commands capabilities which makes it easy to develop codes.

Cons:

Whenever I encounter issues, vendor technical team offers free support rapidly.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

VS Code Review

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

1. VS Code is very easy to use and very user friendly. 2. It provides an excellent support for a wide range of programming languages. It includes syntax highlighting, autocompletion etc. 3. The built-in Git support, terminals and extensions help the developers and coders to code smoothly, without any problem. 4. It's also a very lightweight editor that launches quickly and doesn't consume excessive RAM & ROM.

Cons:

I personally don't like the initial setup of VS Code. Also the it has huge options that sometimes make me confused.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great code management software

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

i like to use visual studio code because it gives me the best experience when executing my projects.

Cons:

Sometimes it is very slow and it make delays.

Alfredo
Alfredo
CTO - Tech lead in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Your friend for programming

5.0 last year

Pros:

With the recent integration of several thing and in more the third party support, You can develop several thing from just one software without any problem at all.

Cons:

For some field You need some third party addon, for example in the blockchain development

Wayne
Software Developer in US
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best IDE in the world.

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: My experience with Visual Studio Code has been wonderful, cutting my development time in half.

Pros:

Easily link and use data resources, allowing seamless development.

Cons:

Organization of tools and functionality.

Emanuele
Emanuele
Consultant / developer in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An editor you can make what you want

5.0 last year

Comments: I tried different editor before setting to VS Code, in my opinion it is the best compromise between lightness, features and possibility of customization. You can use as a lightweight text editor or as a fully IDE via extensions. With WSL2 integration, for me it is a must on Windows os.

Pros:

I use Visual Studio Code for web development on a daily basis, using the docker engine on the Windows Subsystem for Linux. It integrates well with Docker and Docker Compose and all the languages I need are fully supported. It launches very fast with about 15 extensions enabled, so you can use it to quickly open some text files in your system as well. I can customize everything I need in the UI (natively or through extensions), so it's an editor that everyone can adapt to their needs

Cons:

Using the remote server in the WSL2, you find yourself at having two different set of extensions enabled, one set locally and the other one on the remote server.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The perfect tool for web development

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

It is built for the best developer experience.

Cons:

The integration with git, I would like something more reliable and that avoids to use the terminal.

Rafael
CSR in Philippines
Telecommunications, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

My Review about Visual Studio Code

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Overall, I highly recommend Visual Studio Code because it is very good and it has very flexible UI and easy to understand menus.

Pros:

Visual Studio Code is very lightweight and easily downloadable on their official website.

Cons:

I don't have any dislike about Visual Studio

Aarin
Aarin
React developer in Nepal
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Best IDE so far

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

i am a big fan of Visual Studio Code. I have used this code editor from the beginning of my coding journey. This application is light weighted and can be supported by any low specification computer. There are various extension that are available for us to make our coding life easier. Also, if we want to integrate other application with visual studio code it is very easy.

Cons:

By far i have not found any cons of visual studio code.