It also do a lot of other stuff, for instance, if you have a python linter that need the python binary to check code, then you can specify the python path of th

It also do a lot of other stuff, for instance, if you have a python linter that need the python binary to check code, then you can specify the python path of the remote machine and vs-code will use it for linting, work also with other langages like C. Also you can use embeded terminal and type "code myfile.txt" and it will open the file. If used with windows, it also automaticaly remap localhost to the machine if you are launching a local server with your terminal (can be annoying tho) Basicaly it try to do everything to make you feel that you aren't on a remote ssh connexion and it work really well