Best of VSCode β€” October 2024

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    Avatar of itsfossIt's FossΒ·2y

    15 VS Code Tips to Make Your Coding Experience Better

    Discover fifteen tips to enhance your coding experience in Visual Studio Code. Learn how to use integrated terminals, split editors, create files on the go, and more. These tips include synchronizing scrolling, multi-cursor editing, markdown preview, Zen mode, moving lines, renaming variables, formatting documents, commenting multiple lines, and more efficient file browsing.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity PicksΒ·1y

    State of Frontend 2024

    Visual Studio Code is the dominant choice among front-end developers due to its free nature and extensive ecosystem of extensions. JetBrains IDEs, particularly WebStorm, are favored for their out-of-the-box experience and reliability. Despite a stable two-year period in editor preferences, new AI-driven code editors like Cursor are emerging. Browser-based editors remain limited in adoption, primarily used for quick demos. GitHub is the leading version control provider, followed by GitLab and BitBucket.

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    Avatar of vscodeVisual Studio CodeΒ·1y

    Visualize data structures and algorithms

    Visualize data structures directly in VS Code using the Debug Visualizer extension. This tool allows you to run the Debug Visualizer New View command, evaluate expressions, and choose visualization methods. You can interact with visuals and observe changes in real-time, making it especially useful for learning data structures or understanding algorithms during debugging sessions.

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    Avatar of infoworldInfoWorldΒ·2y

    Two good Visual Studio Code alternatives

    Several alternatives to Visual Studio Code, such as Zed, Eclipse Theia IDE, Lite XL, and Cursor, offer distinct advantages. Zed and Cursor are particularly notable for their native AI integrations. Zed, built in Rust, is exceptionally fast, leveraging GPU acceleration and supporting multiple large language models. Cursor, a fork of Visual Studio Code, focuses on advanced code completion and chat functionalities. Both editors are available for Linux and macOS, with Zed also coming soon to Windows. Theia and Lite XL offer unique features but have limitations regarding speed and plugin compatibility.

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    Avatar of lundeveloperLun Dev CodeΒ·1y

    10 VS Code Extensions That Will Change the Way You Work

    Discover 10 VS Code extensions designed to save time and boost productivity in coding. Highlights include Echo API for efficient API testing, CSS Peak for quick CSS edits, and Air Lens for reporting syntax errors. Other notable extensions include Code Spell Checker, Import Cost, GitLens, Auto Rename Tag, Live Server, Bracket Pair Color, and Prettier. These tools help streamline coding processes, ensure code quality, and optimize performance.

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    Avatar of dev_worldDev WorldΒ·1y

    🚨 Need a Coding Buddy? Meet VSCode-Pets! 🐢🐱🐹🐍

    Introduce a playful new addition to your coding setup with VSCode-Pets! This extension allows you to have virtual pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters roam your VSCode workspace, making coding sessions more engaging and fun. Customize your pets and let them add a touch of motivation to your coding hours.

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    Avatar of matkladmatkladΒ·1y

    A Missing IDE Feature

    The post suggests a new feature for IDEs: folding method bodies by default. This feature would significantly enhance code readability by collapsing less important code (method bodies) and highlighting critical parts (function signatures). The author calls on contributors to editors like VS Code, Neovim, and others to implement this feature using modern tools like Tree-sitter and language servers, making it easier than it was in the past. The author has actively contributed towards making this feature possible but urges further community action to see it fully realized.

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    Avatar of TechWithTimTech With TimΒ·2y

    VSCode Features Python Devs NEED To Know

    Discover essential VSCode features for Python developers, including the interactive mode for testing code snippets, auto docstring generation for documenting code, configuring Pylance for intelligent type checking and hints, and the Live Share feature for real-time collaboration within the editor.

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    Avatar of phProduct HuntΒ·2y

    DevKit 3.0 - Now with VSCode Extension & the latest LLMs

    DevKit 3.0 includes a new VSCode extension and incorporates the latest large language models (LLMs). It was highly rated and first launched in January 2022, with its new features being highlighted in October 2024.

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    Avatar of letsgetrustyLet's Get RustyΒ·2y

    Ultimate VS Code setup for Rust development (2025)

    Setting up VS Code for Rust development involves installing the Rust toolchain using rustup.rs, downloading VS Code, and adding essential extensions like Rust Analyzer for code completion and Code LLDB for debugging. Optional extensions like Dependabot, Error Lens, To-Do Tree, and GitHub Copilot can further enhance your development experience.

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    Avatar of alternativetoAlternativeToΒ·1y

    Visual Studio Code 1.95 boosts productivity with several new AI-powered Copilot features

    Microsoft's Visual Studio Code version 1.95 introduces several AI-powered features aimed at boosting productivity. Key updates include the Copilot Edits feature for managing large changes, the ability to keep Copilot Chat open in a secondary sidebar, and simultaneous logins for multiple GitHub accounts. The Pylance extension now supports generating docstring templates for Python, and the update also offers new settings indicators and various bug fixes.

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    Avatar of thedevcraftThe Dev CraftΒ·1y

    WebStorm over VSCode?

    WebStorm is now free for non-commercial use, prompting a comparison with the popular VSCode to determine if it’s worth making the switch.

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    Avatar of talhaHtmlΒ·1y

    Level Up Your HTML Game with These Must-Have VSCode Features and Extensions! πŸŽ‰

    Unlock your full potential with essential VSCode features and extensions like IntelliSense, Emmet, Live Server, Prettier, HTML CSS Support, Path Intellisense, Live HTML Preview, and Auto Rename Tag. These tools can dramatically boost your productivity and streamline your coding workflow.

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    Avatar of redislabsRedisΒ·2y

    Meet Redis for VS Code

    The first official Redis for VS Code extension integrates Redis into your IDE, enhancing productivity with features like real-time data browsing, manipulation, and an advanced CLI for building queries. It supports various Redis editions and provides a seamless workflow with syntax previews and auto-completion. Install it from the VS Code marketplace and share feedback via GitHub.