Overview
Who it's for
Developers in almost every language.
Key features
- IntelliSense
- Debugging
- Git integration
- Extensions marketplace
- Remote development
Pros
- Free
- Huge extension ecosystem
- Fast and flexible
Cons
- Can slow down with many extensions
- Some features need configuration
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