Community Picks·2yReviewing Zed: An IDE of the Future
Zed is a new, open-source IDE that is faster than Sublime Text and provides powerful features out of the box. It is currently in beta and supports Mac devices, with support for Windows and Linux coming soon. Zed aims to compete with VSCode as the king of code editors.
DEV·2y🚀 Emmet in VSCode ✨
Emmet in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a powerful tool that speeds up HTML and CSS coding by expanding abbreviations into complete code structures. Key features include abbreviation expansion, code snippets, and fast navigation and editing. Examples showcase creating divs, lists, links, and basic HTML structures, demonstrating how Emmet can streamline the coding workflow.
Lobsters·2ycoder/picopilot: GitHub Copilot in 70 lines of JavaScript
GitHub Copilot is implemented in just 70 lines of JavaScript, and you can use it by installing the 'coder.picopilot' extension via VS Code. The setup involves cloning the repository, running specific bun commands, and launching VS Code in development mode. Customize prompts via your settings and create your own AI extensions effortlessly.
Machine Learning News·2yMeet Million Lint: A VSCode Extension that Identifies Slow Code and Suggests Fixes
Million Lint is a VSCode extension designed to detect slow code in React applications and suggest optimizations. It identifies components that are re-rendering unnecessarily and provides actionable insights to enhance performance. Installation is straightforward via the VSCode marketplace, and it helps developers of all levels maintain efficient code easily.
Community Picks·2yFocus on your Projects Without Leaving VS Code
Developers often face the challenge of switching contexts frequently, impacting productivity. GitLens, an extension for VS Code, offers features such as a new panel for managing pull requests directly in the editor, GitKraken Workspaces for organizing multiple repositories, and the Cloud Patches feature for easily sharing code suggestions. These tools help streamline workflows and reduce the need to switch between different platforms, thereby improving overall efficiency.
Community Picks·2y2/6 | Exposing Malicious Extensions: Shocking Statistics from the VS Code Marketplace
The VSCode Marketplace hosts around 60,000 extensions with 3.3 billion installs. The popularity of extensions poses a security risk as threat actors can infiltrate organizations. Visual Studio Code is a security risk due to its sensitive access to organizational codebase and high privileges. The VSCode Marketplace has several known malicious and risky extensions that have been identified.
Collections·2yHow We Hacked Multi-Billion Dollar Companies in 30 Minutes Using a Fake VSCode Extension and the Tool That Arose From It
A cybersecurity team successfully infiltrated multi-billion dollar companies in just 30 minutes using a fake VSCode extension, revealing significant vulnerabilities. This experiment led to the creation of ExtensionTotal, a tool designed to assess the risks associated with VSCode extensions. The team also launched a Supporters Program to sustain the project and is developing a guide for CISOs to integrate ExtensionTotal into security protocols, enhancing organizational cybersecurity.
Code with Andrea·2yFlutter: Find Unused Dart Files (VSCode Extension)
Unused assets can bloat your app bundle size in Flutter projects. The 'Find Unused Dart Files' extension for VSCode helps identify unnecessary files, assets, and dependencies. Easily run it from the command palette for a cleaner, more efficient codebase.
