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Features
Powerful tools that enhance your coding experience and boost productivity.
Smart Code Completion
IntelliSense provides smart completions based on variable types, function definitions, and imported modules.
- Code completion with AI-powered suggestions
- Parameter info as you type function calls
- Quick info to view definitions
More Powerful Features
Multi-language Support
Syntax highlighting, bracket-matching, and intelligent code completion for dozens of languages.
Integrated Terminal
Launch and interact with multiple terminal instances right from the editor.
Customizable Layout
Arrange your workspace exactly how you want it with flexible panels and editor groups.
Themes & Customization
Choose from hundreds of themes or create your own to personalize your coding environment.
Performance Optimization
Fast startup and responsive editing even with large files and complex projects.
Cross-Platform
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent experience across all platforms.
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System Requirements
- • 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- • 1 GB of RAM
- • 200 MB of hard disk space
- • 1280 x 720 display resolution
Extensions
Customize and enhance your coding experience with thousands of extensions.
Featured Extensions
Python
PopularIntelliSense, linting, debugging, code formatting, snippets, and more.
JavaScript (ES6)
PopularRich JavaScript support for Node.js, TypeScript, and browser environments.
One Dark Pro
ThemeAtom's iconic One Dark theme, now for Visual Studio Code.
Live Server
Dev ToolLaunch a development local server with live reload feature for static pages.
GitLens
Dev ToolSupercharge Git within VS Code — visualize code authorship, navigate history.
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GitHub Copilot
Your AI pair programmer. GitHub Copilot uses the OpenAI Codex to suggest code and entire functions in real-time, right from your editor.
- AI-powered code suggestions
- Supports multiple programming languages
- Learns from your coding style
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Learn by doing
Our interactive tutorials help you learn VS Code features through hands-on exercises and guided walkthroughs.
- Step-by-step interactive tutorials
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- Real-world examples and scenarios
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"The extension ecosystem is incredible. I can customize VS Code to be the perfect editor for any language or framework I'm working with."
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"Remote development with VS Code is a game-changer. I can work on remote servers and containers as if they were local files."
John Doe
Frontend Developer
"VS Code has completely transformed my development workflow. The integrated terminal and Git support save me hours every week."
Alice Smith
Full Stack Developer
"The extension ecosystem is incredible. I can customize VS Code to be the perfect editor for any language or framework I'm working with."
Robert Johnson
Backend Developer
"The debugging capabilities in VS Code are unmatched. I can step through code, inspect variables, and fix issues faster than ever before."
Emily Wilson
DevOps Engineer
"Remote development with VS Code is a game-changer. I can work on remote servers and containers as if they were local files."
"VS Code has become the standard editor in the industry for good reason. Its performance, extensibility, and community support make it the perfect tool for developers of all levels."
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