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I replaced VS Code with this open-source editor and it's faster, lighter, and runs all my extensions

VS Code is perfect for most of us, but let’s not pretend it’s just another open-source tool. The source code is available under the MIT license, but the product you actually download from Microsoft is ...
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I switched from VS Code's marketplace to Open VSX, and Microsoft's is the one falling behind

VS Code is probably the best IDE out there right now. It has almost everything you need, whether it’s AI features, stability, or performance. In terms of pure features, it checks all the boxes, and on ...
InfoWorld

How GlassWorm wormed its way back into developers’ code — and what it says about open source security

Pervasive, evasive malware thought to have been eliminated has wormed its way back into development environments. Just a little over two weeks after GlassWorm was declared “fully contained and closed” ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Expands Quantum Development Kit with New Open-Source Tools, VS Code Integration

Microsoft released new open-source quantum development tools, expanding the Quantum Development Kit. VS Code and GitHub Copilot now play a more central role in ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Open VSX 1.0.0 Puts Focus on Open Extension Registry for VS Code Ecosystem

Eclipse Open VSX has reached 1.0.0, highlighting its role as a vendor-neutral registry for VS Code-compatible extensions.
techtimes

Open-Source vs Proprietary Software: Key Differences, Pros, Cons, and Which One to Choose

The debate around open-source vs proprietary software continues to shape how individuals, developers, and businesses choose their tools. With open source software explained as community-driven and ...