Best of VSCode — November 2024

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Five VS Code Defaults You Should Turn Off
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has numerous configurable options that can enhance a smoother work experience. It is recommended to turn on wrap tabs for better tab management, disable the preview editor for persistent tabs, uncheck compact folders for better folder visibility, shift the primary sidebar to the right for better usability, and turn off MDN references for a cleaner interface. Making these adjustments can help create a more organized and efficient coding environment.
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LogRocket·1y
Automate code commenting using VS Code and Ollama
Learn how to create a VS Code extension that uses Ollama to automate code comment generation. The tutorial covers the setup of Ollama, creating a new extension project in VS Code with TypeScript, and implementing functions to interact with an LLM model for generating comments. It provides step-by-step instructions to build prompt-based comment generation within the IDE, ensuring productivity without sacrificing data privacy.
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Next AI Tool·1y
Monica Code
Monica Code combines Claude 3.5 and GPT-4o into Visual Studio Code, offering developers enhanced project insights without disrupting their workflow. With its multimodal chat and Composer feature for AI-assisted coding, it aids in boosting productivity. User feedback is essential for its ongoing improvement.
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It's Foss·1y
Running Opencoder LLM in VS Code: A Local, Copilot Alternative
OpenCoder is an open-source large language model designed for coding, available in 1.5B and 8B models. This guide explains how to integrate OpenCoder with VS Code using the CodeGPT extension and Ollama for local deployment. The steps include installing VS Code, the CodeGPT extension, Ollama, and downloading the OpenCoder model. While performance may vary based on hardware, this setup is an excellent alternative for developers prioritizing data privacy and local processing over cloud-based AI services.
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developedbyed·1y
I finally switched from VSCode To Neovim
The post discusses the author's recent transition from VSCode to Neovim, detailing the reasons for the switch, the learning curve, and the various configurations made to set up Neovim for an efficient workflow. The author also shares their experience with burnout and their plans to create new content focusing on broader computer science concepts.
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Planet Python·1y
Python in Visual Studio Code
The November 2024 release of the Python, Pylance, and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code introduces several new features like generating docstrings with Pylance, new commands for folding and unfolding docstrings, import suggestions with aliases from user files, and an experimental AI Code Action for implementing abstract classes. It also updates the REPL variables view and announces the upcoming deprecation of Python 3.8 support. Users can explore these features by updating their extensions and reviewing the changelogs.
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React Native Devs·1y
VS Code Tips and Tricks
Comprehensive guide covering essential VS Code features including keyboard shortcuts for both Windows and Mac, popular productivity-boosting extensions, useful workspace settings, and tips for debugging and git integration.
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Community Picks·1y
There's a CMS in My IDE!
Managing a Hugo-based blog for the past four years involved a cumbersome workflow with multiple manual steps. After various unsuccessful attempts with different CMS solutions, the author found success with Front Matter CMS—a Visual Studio Code extension. Front Matter simplifies content management with customizable features like the Dashboard, Editor Panel, and snippets. The extension seamlessly integrates with static site generators and allows for script extensions and content type customization, significantly enhancing productivity.
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Microsoft's AI Toolkit for VS Code: This FREE Extension BEATS CURSOR! (w/ FREE GPT-4O!)
Microsoft has released an upgraded AI Toolkit extension for VS Code, enhancing it to a fully AI-powered editor rivaling Cursor, but at $10 less. The extension supports multifile edits, integrates with GitHub models like GPT-4 for free, and allows configuration with various providers' API keys. Users can also run models locally, fine-tune them, and generate code within the editor, providing a seamless experience for developers. The toolkit's flexibility and integration make it a significant enhancement for VS Code users.
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Save Time with Code Snippets in VS Code
Using code snippets in Visual Studio Code can significantly increase productivity by reducing repetitive code typing and avoiding syntax errors. VS Code offers built-in snippets, numerous extensions, and allows the creation of custom snippets to fit specific coding styles. You can also use tabstops and variables to make snippets more dynamic and useful. Creating and sharing snippets within a team can enforce consistent code styles and streamline coding practices.
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Watercooler·1y
Vs code on a watch 👀👀
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Code with Andrea·1y
Material Icons Theme (VSCode Extension)
Upgrade your Visual Studio Code experience by installing the Material Icons Theme, which enhances file icons and supports proper file nesting with correctly left-aligned icons.
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Visual Studio Code·1y
Learn Visual Studio Code (For the Web)
Visual Studio Code for the web is a lightweight and flexible version of the popular code editor that can be used directly from your browser without installation. It offers many of the same features as the desktop version, including file editing, source control access, and support for extensions, although some limitations like disabled debugging exist. Users can also open GitHub repositories and customize the interface with themes and extensions.
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