Essential VS Code Extensions

Oshini NawarathnaOshini Nawarathna
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Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular and lightweight code editor for web developers. Its extensions help boost productivity and simplify development. Here are some essential VS Code extensions.

1. Live Server

  • Instantly see changes in your browser without manually refreshing the page.

  • Provides a local development server with live reload.

  • Supports HTML, CSS, and JavaScript changes in real-time.

2. ESLint

  • Helps catch JavaScript errors and enforce coding standards.

  • Automatically highlights syntax and style issues.

3. Prettier - Code Formatter

  • Formats your code according to best practices.

  • Supports JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and many other languages.

4. GitLens

  • Enhances Git integration in VS Code.

  • Shows who last edited a line of code.

  • Helps track changes in your codebase.

  • Provides Git history and commit insights.

5. JS JSX Snippets

  • Provides shortcuts for commonly used JavaScript and JSX code blocks.

  • Improves coding efficiency in React projects.

These VS Code extensions can help you write cleaner, faster, and more efficient code.

Happy coding!😊

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