Tell us why you hate VS Code.
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It’s slow af. And Microsoft
Sorry but I don't hate it 🤷♂️
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1. Performance issues: Some users have reported performance issues with VS Code, particularly when working with large projects. The Electron framework on which it is built can cause sluggishness, high memory usage, and slow startup times.
2. Privacy concerns: Some people are concerned about Microsoft's data collection practices. They may feel uneasy about using VS Code due to potential privacy risks, despite the availability of telemetry settings to control data sharing.
3. Extension quality and fragmentation: While the extension ecosystem is one of VS Code's strengths, it can also be a weakness. Some users have noted that the quality and compatibility of extensions can be hit or miss, leading to a fragmented experience.
4. Open-source alternatives: Some developers prefer to use open-source software and may dislike VS Code because it is developed by Microsoft, a company with a mixed history regarding open source. They may opt for alternatives like Atom, Sublime Text, or Vim.
5. Lack of advanced features: While VS Code is feature-rich, it may not have all the advanced capabilities that more specialized IDEs offer, such as deep language integration or robust refactoring tools. Some developers may prefer to use more powerful, language-specific IDEs.
6. Overwhelming configuration: The sheer number of configuration options in VS Code can be daunting for some users, who may feel overwhelmed when trying to customize their setup.
7. Frequent updates: VS Code has a rapid release cycle, which can be both a strength and a weakness. Some users may be frustrated by the constant updates and the potential for breaking changes or new bugs.
Ditto. You said it better than I could.
I think, also, because it's not built around a keyboard model, such as helix, emacs, vi(m), kakoune, et al. are. I find, when writing text, mousing in whatever hardware form is anti-ergonomic. Editors built around keyboards as an editing first-principle are better at it. VS Code starts at a disadvantage, for me, because it's designed around needing a pointing device for many things.
I love it 😅
Privacy. It's slow. This is not VSCode specific, but I dont like the lack of options for some productivity and collaboration tools. Like live share and copilot.
Wish I didn't have to use copilot but I feel like If I don't I'll get edged out of my job eventually.
Obviously will continue as a hobby. But I have no other skills mature enough to pivot too yet.
There is VSCodium that has telemetry removed
I like it
I use it with my students because it is free and pretty easy for them to learn. I prefer JetBrains GoLand for my own work in Go because it has better Go support. For other coding or text editing, I sometimes use Sublime Text because it's much faster. I will also use Vim for some tasks that I know how to do efficiently in Vim, but using Vim requires a mental shift that is not always productive. I sort of miss the days when I worked in Vi or Vim all of the time, but that's not practical for my current situation.
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Jabascript. Like Jaba the Hutt in Star Wars - but worse.
microsoft is evil
It’s not vim
Slow. Cumbersome.
VSC is the most incredible piece of software ever
every time I open the app it wants me to update. I hate the defaults for code completion. Had it all setup good after about 4 extensions and much trial and error. Then I forgot to migrate all that to my new machine. guess that last part is more of a 'me' problem though.
I don't think it's a problem with you.