Best of VSCode — May 2025

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    Avatar of tdsTowards Data Science·50w

    Why I stopped Using Cursor and Reverted to VSCode

    The author details their decision to revert from using Cursor to VSCode as their primary IDE, citing updated features in GitHub Copilot, cost-effectiveness, and familiarity from prior use. Key considerations include improved compatibility with Jupyter Notebooks and the new availability of advanced LLMs in VSCode. Emphasis is placed on the rapid development pace of GitHub Copilot and Microsoft's resources to enhance functionality, closing the gap with competitors like Cursor.

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    Avatar of devblogsDevBlogs·47w

    Announcing TypeScript Native Previews

    TypeScript Native Previews are now available, offering a significant speed advantage due to the native port of the TypeScript compiler using Go, shared memory parallelism, and concurrency. This preview can be installed via npm and extends the functionality in Visual Studio Code through a new extension. Although it's still in its early stages with some missing features, developers are encouraged to explore these previews and provide feedback for continued improvements.

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    Avatar of gamefromscratchGamefromscratch·46w

    The Best Code Editors & IDEs in 2025

    A comprehensive overview of 40+ programming tools across four categories: terminal-based editors (Emacs, Vim, Neovim, Helix), full IDEs (Visual Studio, Xcode, JetBrains suite, Eclipse), powerful text editors (Notepad++, Sublime Text, UltraEdit), and modern hybrid editors (Visual Studio Code and its many forks including Cursor, Windsurf, Zed). The guide covers both free and commercial options, highlighting their strengths, target audiences, and current development status as of 2025.

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·46w

    Piny - Visual editor for Astro, React, Next.js & Tailwind

    Piny is a visual editor designed to function directly within Visual Studio Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. It supports frameworks such as Tailwind CSS, Astro, React, and Next.js, enabling real-time edits directly in the code without relying on cloud services or causing lock-in.

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    Avatar of itsfossIt's Foss·46w

    How I Run JavaScript in VS Code

    Learn how to run JavaScript code directly in VS Code using Node.js for efficient development. The guide covers setting up Node.js, creating a basic project with npm init, running scripts from the terminal, and using custom npm scripts for streamlined execution. Also explores the Code Runner extension as an alternative for quick code snippets, though it has limitations compared to the Node.js approach for serious development work.

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    Avatar of vscodeVisual Studio Code·46w

    Enhance productivity with AI + Remote Dev

    VS Code enhances developer productivity by integrating AI with its remote development capabilities. The integration allows for seamless AI-driven coding whether on local or remote setups. Key features include custom instructions that tailor AI responses to specific coding practices, chat participants to assist with remote environment setup, and agent mode for autonomous coding sessions. These innovations help streamline workflows in various development environments, including SSH, containers, and GitHub Codespaces.

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    Avatar of itsfossIt's Foss·47w

    Automatically Format Code On File Save in Visual Studio Code

    Learn how to set up Visual Studio Code to automatically format code on saving files using the Prettier extension. This guide includes installation steps for Prettier, enabling format on save, troubleshooting issues, and customizing formatting settings using a .prettierrc file. Automatic formatting enhances code readability, consistency, and efficiency in development projects.

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    Avatar of webweb.dev·47w

    Visual Studio Code now supports Baseline

    Visual Studio Code has introduced Baseline support, enabling developers to easily view browser compatibility information by hovering over web features. This update, available in version 1.100, provides detailed insights into HTML and CSS element support across browsers. Additionally, linters in VS Code can highlight non-Baseline features, further aiding development productivity.

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    Avatar of collectionsCollections·47w

    Enhancing PostgreSQL Development with Microsoft's VS Code Extension

    Microsoft has launched a PostgreSQL extension for Visual Studio Code that aims to improve database management and development workflows. Features include GitHub Copilot integration, schema visualization, Docker container management, and Entra ID for secure connections. This extension provides tools for efficient, secure, and productive database interactions, particularly for those using Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

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    Avatar of asaprogrammerAs a Programmer·48w

    HTML, CSS & JavaScript Bootcamp - 10 HOURS & 15 PROJECTS 🤯

    This bootcamp offers a comprehensive guide to building 15 projects using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript over 10 hours. The projects are beginner-friendly and include a quiz app, expense tracker, and more. The tutorial is detailed, with step-by-step explanations and free source code available for each project. Participants can practice skills in web development tools and methodologies, with an option to explore a premium course for building advanced full-stack applications.

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    Avatar of wdsWeb Dev Simplified·48w

    63 VSCode Keyboard Shortcuts I Daily

    Explore over 60 essential VSCode keyboard shortcuts that can enhance your coding efficiency. This guide categorizes shortcuts for text editing, tab management, and panel navigation, with detailed instructions for both Windows and Mac users. Discover advanced techniques for code manipulation and debugging, alongside a downloadable cheat sheet for quick reference.

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·46w

    RankDevs Product Information and Latest Updates (2025)

    RankDevs is an open-source developer productivity tool that automatically tracks coding time through VS Code integration, connects with GitHub, LeetCode, and Codeforces platforms, and creates public dashboards for developers to showcase their programming activity and build portfolios with global ranking features.

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    Avatar of devtoolsDev Tools·46w

    I made a VSCode extension to help manage Tech Debt from in your IDE

    A developer created a VSCode extension to streamline technical debt management by allowing users to create GitHub issues directly from their IDE without switching between applications. The extension automates the process of raising issues with proper labels and formatting, addressing the common workflow friction of managing tech debt across multiple tools.

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    Avatar of habrhabr·47w

    Windsurf AI: The Best AI IDE for Developers?

    Windsurf AI is a powerful AI-first IDE offering advanced features like code generation, debugging, and refactoring. It uses AI models to deeply understand project context and offers flexibility in model selection, including SWE-1 and GPT-4. Key features include Cascade agent, interactive chat, and live previews. Despite some limitations, it enhances productivity and supports developers in achieving flow state while handling routine tasks.

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    Avatar of youtubeYouTube·48w

    C Programming Full Course for free ⚙️ (2025)

    The post offers a comprehensive video tutorial for beginners to start coding in C programming language. It includes step-by-step instructions to set up an IDE and a C compiler, specifically using Visual Studio Code. The course covers basic concepts such as setting up the environment, writing a simple program, understanding data types, and formatting output. It also involves practical exercises with projects and tasks like creating a working clock.

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    Avatar of rubylaRUBYLAND·49w

    Managing Tech Debt with a Custom VS Code Extension

    Planet Argon built Cherrybomb, a custom VS Code extension, to streamline tech debt management by automatically capturing code context and integrating directly with Jira. This improved documentation quality and team productivity by eliminating context switching, enhancing collaboration, and providing consistent documentation. Future enhancements include feature expansion, better integrations, and user-driven improvements.

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    Avatar of socketdevSocket·46w

    Secure Your AI-Generated Code with Socket MCP

    Socket MCP introduces real-time security scanning for AI-generated code dependencies through the Model Context Protocol. The tool addresses emerging threats like slopsquatting, where AI models hallucinate non-existent package names that attackers can exploit. By integrating with AI assistants like GitHub Copilot and Claude, Socket MCP enables developers to check dependency security scores instantly during code generation, shifting security validation earlier in the development process rather than waiting for pull request scans.

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    Avatar of itsfossIt's Foss·47w

    Use Multi-Cursor in VS Code to Edit Multiple Lines Simultaneously

    Learn how to use multi-cursor editing in Visual Studio Code to streamline repetitive coding tasks. This tutorial outlines mouse and keyboard methods for placing multiple cursors, allowing batch editing of lines, renaming variables, commenting out sections, and updating repeated structures efficiently.

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    Avatar of vscodeVisual Studio Code·48w

    Beyond the tools, adding MCP in VS Code

    The post discusses the integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in VS Code, which allows AI agents to connect securely with external services and tools, extending their capabilities beyond their initial constraints. MCP has rapidly expanded the ecosystem, enabling users to leverage various server tools for enhanced development tasks. The focus remains on simplification, security, and user control while adopting MCP features like dynamic tool discovery and tool annotations. Looking forward, VS Code aims to support even more MCP features for richer AI and server interactions.

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    Avatar of mememondayMeme Monday·47w

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