Best of VSCode — March 2024

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   Community Picks·2y

   Shiki

   Accurate & Beautiful. TextMate grammar powered, same engine as your VS Code. Improves with VS Code.

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   DEV·2y

   Tech Lead Software Setup - 2024 Edition

   The post discusses the author's software development setup for 2024. It includes recommendations for VSCodium, alternatives to Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Brave, and Epiphany browsers, and mentions Mistral-based models for AI.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   How To Use Prettier in Visual Studio Code

   Learn how to use Prettier in Visual Studio Code to format code and maintain consistency in your codebase.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Test generator

   Playwright comes with a test generator that can generate tests as you perform actions in the browser. You can record tests in VS Code and generate locators to identify elements in your code.

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   Hacker News·2y

   flydelabs/flyde: ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Open-source, visual programming for developers. Includes VS Code extension, integrates with existing TypeScript code, browser and Node.js.

   Flyde is an open-source visual programming language that integrates with existing TypeScript code, runs in VS Code, and is designed to complement traditional coding. It offers a welcoming entry point for novice developers, fosters collaboration across roles, and is a valuable resource for programming educators. The licensing for Flyde allows the use of flows in software without limitation, but the visual editor must be open-sourced.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Google's Project IDX, the Future of Web Development (VSCode Killer)?

   Project IDX is an experimental initiative by Google that promises to reshape app development. It offers a browser-based development experience and features lightweight performance, enhanced security, integration with Google services, and generative AI assistance. However, it leans towards Google's ecosystem and may have limitations in collaboration tools, extensions, plugins, community knowledge, and cost.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Play Games in VSCODE

   Play games in VSCode with extensions like Visual Snake Code, Chrome Dino Game, and CyberCode. Also, discover color themes to enhance your gaming experience.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Create a Custom VS Code Snippet

   Learn how to create custom VS Code snippets to enhance your productivity and reduce repetitive work.

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