VS Code is the best productivity app on my PC, and I barely use it for coding anymore
Visual Studio Code is often perceived solely as a coding tool, but its versatility extends beyond programming. The author shares their experience of using VS Code for various tasks, such as drafting articles and managing log files. This shift in perspective highlights its potential as a general-purpose text editor rather than just an IDE.
- ▪Visual Studio Code is commonly associated with programming and coding tasks.
- ▪The author initially dismissed VS Code as an IDE but later discovered its broader utility.
- ▪VS Code has become a daily tool for the author, used for tasks beyond coding.
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