Visual Studio Code (also known as VS Code) is a free, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. It’s widely used by developers for writing code in many programming languages. It has a lightweight design and many extensive customization options.

I mainly use it for these key features:

  • Git Integration: Built-in support for Git version control.
  • Terminal: Integrated terminal for running shell commands directly within the editor.
  • Extensions Marketplace: Thousands of extensions for languages, frameworks, themes, and tools (ie. Git, Live Server).

Platforms

Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.