Application
Visual Studio Code
A cross-platform code editor with language tooling, debugging, remote development, and extensions.
Overview
Visual Studio Code is a cross-platform code editor with language tooling, debugging, source control, remote development, and extensions. Microsoft's branded distribution includes customizations and licensing distinct from the MIT Code OSS repository.
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