Visual Studio Code

A free, popular code editor

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About Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is a code editor. A light editor with debugging, Git support and a very large set of extensions.

Visual Studio Code is best for developers in almost any language who want a free editor. Visual Studio Code is free to use. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux and the web.

Features

  • Extensions

    Add support for nearly any language.

  • Built-in Git

    Commit and review without leaving.

  • Debugger

    Step through code in the editor.

Questions about Visual Studio Code

What is Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is a code editor. A light editor with debugging, Git support and a very large set of extensions.

Who is Visual Studio Code best for?

Visual Studio Code is best for developers in almost any language who want a free editor.

What are the main features of Visual Studio Code?

Its main features include Extensions, Built-in Git and Debugger.

Is Visual Studio Code free?

Yes. Visual Studio Code is free to use. Check its website in case that changes.

What platforms does Visual Studio Code work on?

Visual Studio Code works on Windows, Mac, Linux and the web.

What are the best alternatives to Visual Studio Code?

Popular alternatives include JetBrains, Replit and Sublime Text. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose a code editor?

Try it on a real project. Compare speed, language support, extensions and how well its debugging suits your work.

Alternatives to Visual Studio Code

JetBrains

Full IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA

Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux

Replit

Write and run code in the browser

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

Sublime Text

A very fast code editor

Paid · Windows, Mac, Linux

Zed

A high-speed code editor

Open source · Mac, Linux, Windows

Neovim

A modern take on Vim

Open source · Windows, Mac, Linux

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