Visual Studio Code(VSCode) is one of the best free code editors for Developers and is available for all the major platforms. The VSCode offers a wide range of features, and that is awesome. By adding some useful extensions, Web Development will get much easier.
The first and an important extension I use is One Dark pro theme with vscode-icons-mac, but you can also try the Github theme and Nomo Dark Icon Theme. Those themes are amazing and a pleasure to the eye.
Here are some of my favorite VSCode Extensions that I love and use every day.
Live Server
The most amazing extension that makes the editing much easier. You can make and view the changes live without reloading the page. No need to make a messy setup. Write the code and just Preview.
Live Share
If you love working with developer friends or need to collab with one, Live Share makes it pretty easy to collaboratively edit and debug with others in real-time.
PHP Intelephense
PHP Intelephense is one of the important extensions for PHP developers that offers essential features for rapid and productive PHP development. If you are a Python Developer, the Python extension is a must have extension.
Tabnine
Tabnine is a powerhouse. With an AI Assistant, you can write the code better and in a faster way. It is a must-have extension for professional developers.
GitLens
As the extension name suggests, It will supercharge your git workflow. It will help you to explore Git repositories, compare and get valuable insights via powerful comparison commands.
Code Runner
Run code snippet or code file for multiple languages without leaving the editor.
Path Intellisense
It will help you to autocomplete the file names/path and so code. Super useful while working with multiple file extensions.
Prettier/Beautify
You can format and beautify the code using one of the extensions. It will make the code easier to read and edit.
Auto Rename Tag / Auto Close Tag
This extension will help you to auto rename and close the tag without looking at the opening or closing.
Guides
Guides will help you adding various indentation guide lines making it easier for code reading and formating the code sections. Alternative is Indenticator.
Partial Diff
This extension will help you to compare and differentiate the text selections within a file, across files, or to the clipboard. Pretty useful with code debug, finding errors, and more.
Remote – SSH
The Remote – SSH extension helps you to use any remote machine with an SSH server as your development environment in the cloud.
I also use WordPress Snippets, Javascript code snippets to get a reference. You must have the Dash app if you are using a mac device.
These extensions will surely improve your development workflow and bring productivity while working with the codes. These extensions will also help you to write codes better.
