Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code (commonly referred to as VS Code) is a free, open-source source-code editor developed by Microsoft. It supports debugging, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, code refactoring, and embedded Git. It is built on the Electron framework and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
History
Visual Studio Code was first announced on April 29, 2015, at the Build conference. A preview build was released shortly after. The source code was initially released under a proprietary license but later made available under the MIT License on November 18, 2015. The editor quickly gained popularity among developers for its speed, extensibility, and built-in support for many programming languages. Microsoft releases monthly updates adding new features and fixes.
Features
- IntelliSense: Code completion, parameter info, quick info, and member lists powered by language services.
- Debugging: Built-in debugger for Node.js, Python, and other runtimes; extensible to others.
- Integrated Terminal: A full terminal window embedded in the editor.
- Git Integration: Built-in support for Git commands, diff viewer, and source control.
- Extensions: A rich ecosystem of extensions available via the Visual Studio Marketplace to add languages, themes, debuggers, and more.
- Customization: Users can change themes, keybindings, settings, and snippets.
- Remote Development: With extensions, VS Code can connect to remote machines, containers, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).