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Visual Studio Code

Lightweight, powerful code editor with excellent extension ecosystem

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Why I Use It

Visual Studio Code strikes the perfect balance between being lightweight and feature-rich. It’s fast, highly customizable, and has an incredible extension ecosystem.

Pro Tips

Command Palette

Press Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) to access the Command Palette. This gives you access to virtually every feature in VS Code.

Multi-Cursor Editing

Hold Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows/Linux) and click to add multiple cursors. Incredibly useful for editing multiple lines at once.

Integrated Terminal

Use Ctrl+` to toggle the integrated terminal. No need to switch between windows.

Essential Extensions

  • ESLint - JavaScript linting
  • Prettier - Code formatting
  • GitLens - Enhanced Git integration
  • Remote Development - Work on remote servers or containers