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I cannot stand VSCode UX/UI. Not sure how this is not an issue for everyone. Maybe I'm just too picky. For this kind of things I don't use VSCode: - The right

by danwee 4y ago

I cannot stand VSCode UX/UI. Not sure how this is not an issue for everyone. Maybe I'm just too picky. For this kind of things I don't use VSCode: - The right side bar is "dynamic". Most of the time it's the Explorer showing the directories and files, but when I try to search for something, though, it becomes the Search sidebar. Same for all the potential sidebars (Source Control, Run and Debug, etc.) - Everything is a plugin. That means I need to carefully check who's the author of the plugin, probably check as well the source code to avoid using malware, etc. - Everything is a plugin. That means I need to craft a set of plugins in order to work in certain projects. I prefer JetBrain's approach - No floating windows. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I prefer that, for instance, Settings to be opened in its own window, instead of opening a new tab in my editor. Also all the Settings in VSCode are on the same "page" (sure, whenever you scroll, the left-side grouping of Settings is updated accordingly, but imho it's difficult for me to focus on the section I need to work on)

plonk 4y ago
> - The right side bar is "dynamic". Most of the time it's the Explorer showing the directories and files, but when I try to search for something, though, it becomes the Search sidebar. Same for all the potential sidebars (Source Control, Run and Debug, etc.) Yeah it's just a tabbed view. I like it, saves space while staying useful. Maybe because most software I use has tabs already. - Everything is a plugin. That means I need to carefully check who's the author of the plugin, probably check as well the source code to avoid using malware, etc. True, but most popular languages have plugins authored by Microsoft. Some are from Red Hat. You'll miss out on GitLens and LaTeX Workshop, but VSCode with only trusted plugins is more than good enough. > - Everything is a plugin. That means I need to craft a set of plugins in order to work in certain projects. I prefer JetBrain's approach For Python, web dev, C++, etc., there's a "plugin pack" that depends on what you need to work. > No floating windows. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I prefer that, for instance, Settings to be opened in its own window, instead of opening a new tab in my editor. Also all the Settings in VSCode are on the same "page" (sure, whenever you scroll, the left-side grouping of Settings is updated accordingly, but imho it's difficult for me to focus on the section I need to work on) Sounds like you just don't like tabs? I find that the window list gets way too crowded and messy when I'm working on multiple projects with multiple tools. Tabs (in browser, explorer and editors) are a lifesaver.
tristan957 4y ago
For your first point, you can drag views to other parts of the window.
bena 4y ago
On "No floating windows". I'm with you. I've gotten used to Visual Studio, where I can grab a tab and pull it out of the window to make it its own window. If you try that in VSCode, it'll just drop the file on the Desktop. To get something similar in VSCode, I have to open a new window, drag the file over, then close it in the original window.

by danwee 4y ago

plonk 4y ago

> - The right side bar is "dynamic". Most of the time it's the Explorer showing the directories and files, but when I try to search for something, though, it becomes the Search sidebar. Same for all the potential sidebars (Source Control, Run and Debug, etc.) Yeah it's just a tabbed view. I like it, saves space while staying useful. Maybe because most software I use has tabs already. - Everything is a plugin. That means I need to carefully check who's the author of the plugin, probably check as well the source code to avoid using malware, etc. True, but most popular languages have plugins authored by Microsoft. Some are from Red Hat. You'll miss out on GitLens and LaTeX Workshop, but VSCode with only trusted plugins is more than good enough. > - Everything is a plugin. That means I need to craft a set of plugins in order to work in certain projects. I prefer JetBrain's approach For Python, web dev, C++, etc., there's a "plugin pack" that depends on what you need to work. > No floating windows. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I prefer that, for instance, Settings to be opened in its own window, instead of opening a new tab in my editor. Also all the Settings in VSCode are on the same "page" (sure, whenever you scroll, the left-side grouping of Settings is updated accordingly, but imho it's difficult for me to focus on the section I need to work on) Sounds like you just don't like tabs? I find that the window list gets way too crowded and messy when I'm working on multiple projects with multiple tools. Tabs (in browser, explorer and editors) are a lifesaver.

tristan957 4y ago

For your first point, you can drag views to other parts of the window.

bena 4y ago

On "No floating windows". I'm with you. I've gotten used to Visual Studio, where I can grab a tab and pull it out of the window to make it its own window. If you try that in VSCode, it'll just drop the file on the Desktop. To get something similar in VSCode, I have to open a new window, drag the file over, then close it in the original window.