
Changes you make in your files are highlighted in various places so you know exactly what’s going on: GitĪnother feature I’m a huge fan of is the Git integration. This all adds up to a really useful feature, especially if you use compilers when coding.

Clicking the + icon opens more terminal windows which can be switched between using the dropdown. This opens the terminal directly in the root of your project, saving you from having to navigate. Holding Command-` will open the built-in terminal, which I love. Similarly, Command-P will bring up the Go to file. Within this panel you can search for whatever you like for quick and easy action Git commands, changing themes, installing extensions–it can all be done via the Command Palette. Hit Shift-Command-P to bring up the Command Palette. Hovering over folders in the Explorer gives us a couple of options: New File, New Folder, Refresh, and Collapse All. Go to View to change the type of display (full screen, zen mode etc.) Choose from Explorer, Search, Git, Debug, and Extensions. It has a couple of sidebars, which can be positioned left or right according to your preference. The first gives you some icons to switch between panels. One of the reasons I like Visual Studio Code so much is its interface it’s really simple. Start by downloading the version for your system (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) at (it’s free too). Visual Studio Code, however, is absolutely my favorite so far, so let’s take a look at some of its features. Over the years I’ve used a range of different code editors TextMate, Coda, Sublime Text, Atom, and each one has had its pros and cons.
