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In my opinion, VS Code is not a "fully featured IDE". In fact, I would argue that it is even not an IDE. Simply because, "I" ("Integrated") in IDE implies lack
by ablekh 6y ago
In my opinion, VS Code is not a "fully featured IDE". In fact, I would argue that it is even not an IDE. Simply because, "I" ("Integrated") in IDE implies lack of external dependencies or, in other words, self-sufficiency. Install PyCharm, Rider or any other real IDE, for that matter, and you have a truly fully featured development environment (yes, you can install some optional plugins, but it is largely not needed). Install bare-bones (i.e., without any extensions) VS Code and you have just a nice development-focused editor, but definitely not an IDE.
- IggleSniggle 6y agoInteresting that you mention pycharm. VSCode has a superb integrated experience for TypeScript ootb with language, refactoring, IntelliSense support, etc, no plugins or additional language servers needed.
- ablekh 6y agoWell, this is not terribly surprising, considering TypeScript's origins in Microsoft. Not adding full IDE support for their core languages (.NET) to VS Code is understandable as well, though - the company does not want to jeopardize sales of Visual Studio, their commercial true IDE. In any case, you could argue that VC Code has IDE-level functionality for TypeScript, but I still stand by my general argument.