I’ve tried many code editors over the years, from Sublime Text to Atom (may be dead, but we got electron from it) and even used Notepad++ on an Assembly project in 2017. Still, recently, between VS Code and Webstorm, they quickly became my favorites. However, this is VS Code’s five minutes—and here’s why. First and foremost, VS Code is remarkably versatile, giving me the confidence that it can tackle any task, whether I’m working on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or React projects. It integrates seamlessly with tools like Git, simplifying version control significantly.
Another standout feature is the extensive extensions marketplace. I love that I can customize VS Code precisely how I need it. Popular extensions like Prettier (for formatting) and ESLint (for JavaScript linting) streamline my workflow significantly. After all, Webstorm is essentially VS Code but pre-set with the standard plugins users have in VS Code. Only VS Code is fully free, making it a financially savvy choice, while Webstorm is ‘free’ only if you are not doing paid work; otherwise, it takes a subscription.
Therefore, if you’re a web developer looking for a free, powerful, and easy-to-customize code editor, VS Code might be your new best friend. Check out the quick overview video below from Fireship.io to get started! Once you’ve given it a try, I’d love to hear about your experience with VS Code in the comments below.
