VS Code is NOT an IDE.

VS Code is NOT an IDE.

And I like it that way.

• I use VS Code as a fast text editor.

• Just a couple of bare-bone plugins.

• 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? 🚀