Visual Studio Code

Extensible code editor with debugging, Git integration and a large extension ecosystem.

Free Open Source Offline
4.9 AtlasFind rating

Free

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  • Software developers
  • Technical teams
  • Students learning programming
  • Supported operating system and sufficient local storage
  • A supported operating system
  • Modern browser or current desktop application
  • Developer-focused workflow
  • Supports common coding tasks
  • Useful for individual and team projects
  • Setup may require technical knowledge
  • Some integrations may require paid plans

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Pricing history
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