Xolito: I built a VS Code extension that hides your screen when your boss walks by
Xolito is a VS Code extension designed to help users hide their screens when their boss approaches. It features a playful mascot and provides real-time error detection while offering humorous comments in Spanish. The extension has gained popularity, particularly for its 'Boss Mode' feature, which was initially a joke but became a standout aspect.
- ▪Xolito changes the status bar to display a fake C++ file when activated.
- ▪It provides real-time error detection and humorous inline comments in Mexican Spanish.
- ▪The extension can be installed from the VS Code Marketplace.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3934384) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Jonatan Joaquin Hidalgo Ledesma Posted on May 16 Xolito: I built a VS Code extension that hides your screen when your boss walks by #showdev #vscode #typescript #opensource Press Shift+Esc when your manager walks toward your desk. Your status bar changes from: 🦎 Compiló limpio. Tu mamá estaría orgullosa. to: 💼 [PROD] cluster_matrix_balancer.cpp A fake C++ file with 80 lines of enterprise templates, mutex, and atomic operations opens automatically. Your axolotl puts on a tie.
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