VS Code is NOT an IDE.
And I like it that way.
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I use VS Code as a fast text editor.
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Just a couple of bare-bone plugins.
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No bloat. No unnecessary features. Just speed.
I see people turning VS Code into a full-fledged IDE with tons of extensions. At that point… just use an IDE!
For real work, I use Rider (mostly) and sometimes Visual Studio. That’s what IDEs are for—full feature sets, debugging, refactoring, deep integrations.
VS Code is my quick and lightweight tool, and I intend to keep it that way.
What’s your setup? Do you keep VS Code lean or turn it into an IDE? 🚀
