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Useful VS Code Extensions for Developers

Useful VS Code Extensions for Developers
2 min read
Katarina Čala
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Visual Studio Code has become one of the most popular code editors, and its extensibility is one of its greatest strengths. The right extensions can transform your development experience, making you more productive and helping you write better code.

Essential Extensions

ESLint

ESLint helps you catch errors and enforce coding standards in your JavaScript and TypeScript projects. It provides real-time feedback as you code, helping you maintain consistent code quality.

ESLint Error Display

Prettier

Prettier is an opinionated code formatter that automatically formats your code according to consistent style rules. It supports many languages and integrates seamlessly with VS Code.

Prettier Configuration
Prettier Ignore File

GitLens

GitLens supercharges the Git capabilities built into VS Code. It provides detailed Git blame annotations, file history, and powerful comparison tools that help you understand your codebase better.

GitLens Interface

ES7+ React/Redux/React-Native Snippets

This extension provides a collection of useful snippets for React, Redux, and React Native development, helping you write code faster with intelligent autocomplete.

ES7 Snippets

Theme Extensions

Monokai Pro

Monokai Pro offers a beautiful, carefully crafted color scheme that's easy on the eyes for long coding sessions. It's available in multiple variants including light and dark themes.

Monokai Pro Dark
Monokai Pro Light

Cobalt2

Cobalt2 is a popular theme inspired by the Cobalt text editor, featuring a distinctive blue color scheme that many developers find comfortable and visually appealing.

Cobalt2 Theme

Productivity Tips

  1. Customize Your Workspace: Use workspace-specific settings to optimize your environment for different projects
  2. Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn VS Code's keyboard shortcuts to navigate and edit code faster
  3. Integrated Terminal: Use the integrated terminal to run commands without leaving your editor
  4. Multi-Cursor Editing: Take advantage of multi-cursor editing for bulk changes

Conclusion

The right VS Code extensions can significantly improve your development workflow. Start with the essentials like ESLint and Prettier, then explore themes and productivity extensions that match your preferences and needs. Remember, the best extensions are the ones that solve real problems in your daily workflow.