History of Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), developed by Microsoft, is a free and open-source code editor that was first released in April 2015. It quickly gained popularity among developers due to its lightweight design, powerful features, and extensive support for extensions. Built on the Electron framework, VS Code runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a consistent experience across platforms. One of its standout features is IntelliSense, which provides smart code completions based on variable types, function definitions, and imported modules. It also includes integrated Git control, debugging tools, and a terminal, making it a versatile tool for many programming tasks.

Since its release, Visual Studio Code has evolved through frequent updates and community feedback. Microsoft maintains an active development cycle, introducing new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes regularly. The editor supports a wide range of programming languages, either natively or through extensions from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. Its open-source nature and strong community involvement have contributed to its rapid growth, and it has consistently ranked among the most popular development tools in surveys conducted by platforms like Stack Overflow.