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Syntax highlighting and auto-complete with IntelliSense. Smart completions based on variable types, function definitions, and imported modules. It is Extensible and customizable, supports Git commands ...

Some months ago, I downloaded the Kodable app for my 4 year-old, which boasts that it can teach toddlers how to code before they can read. My programming skills are pretty basic, but I like the idea ...

Microsoft code editor Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is just five years old but the developer tool has gained impressive adoption with the world's developer population. VS Code today has 14 million ...