This version of Microsoft has learnt from the mistakes of its predecessor, coming up with an even more potent model for making money. "Embrace + extend + embed

This version of Microsoft has learnt from the mistakes of its predecessor, coming up with an even more potent model for making money. "Embrace + extend + embed" makes more money than "embrace + extend + extinguish". As long as Microsft controls the data (your vscode actions), they have no need to explicitly destroy their competitors. The data skew gives them a natural advantage. I don't trust their intentions, but I do trust the well-aligned monetary incentives.