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Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by angelofm »

Tyriar wrote: post #70
angelofm wrote: post #65

It looks pretty good congratulations to the team. There is an issue though that I find so annoying and I just hope they fix it. I set up the external terminal to git bash on windows and sometimes when I'm deleting commands with the backspace it doesn't really delete the full word, hard to explain but as an example if I type "nani" and then press backspace "nani" stays but I know it has been deleted because it kinda f…

I'll be looking into this for 1.9, the issue tracking this is https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/issues/14613

Thank you, I didn't feel like I could explain it properly that's why I didn't open a issue.

You guys are fantastic

Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by AveryPratt »

I've just started using VSCode in my python codecamp where 90% of students use sublime. Between the integrated terminal + git, intellisense, and debugger, my proficiency has gone up considerably since I made the switch.

Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by jasim »

WhitneyLand wrote: post #57

Why are people using this instead of WebStorm? It seems like: - It a little faster for Typescript (but no better TS features from what I can see). - A lot of people are trying it because it's new, or because they like MS tools. - It's free On the other hand WebStorm still has more functionality overall, a few less rough edges, and a more standard UI (some people don't like how MS Code doesn't have a tabbed doc UI). M…

WebStorm has both Intellisense-like autocomplete and word completion. Its "Jump to definition" helped me become a better programmer because jumping into library code became a habit - be it Ruby or Javascript (I use RubyMine). They were one of the first editors to fully support JSX, and before that they came first in supporting Angular v1 and its directives. They let you refactor code in dynamic languages, does it silently and safely when the scope is clear, and asks you when not.

When I had to work on a Java project, using IntelliJ was a dream. The same environment, but with sturdier refactoring. Plus it taught me Java idioms by whispering gentle suggestions while programming.

In Rails, when you rename your controller it renames your routes. It has a great debugger integrated that just works. It has support for your rake tasks, at par with the deep integration into all environments it support.

When they changed their subscription model to an yearly fee, I was happy to be giving more money from my limited paycheck to this company. It is the kind of software I'd write love letters to. I make tools for developers, and one day I want them to be of the calibre of JetBrains' products.

Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by noir_lord »

jasim wrote: post #164
WhitneyLand wrote: post #57

Why are people using this instead of WebStorm? It seems like: - It a little faster for Typescript (but no better TS features from what I can see). - A lot of people are trying it because it's new, or because they like MS tools. - It's free On the other hand WebStorm still has more functionality overall, a few less rough edges, and a more standard UI (some people don't like how MS Code doesn't have a tabbed doc UI). M…

WebStorm has both Intellisense-like autocomplete and word completion. Its "Jump to definition" helped me become a better programmer because jumping into library code became a habit - be it Ruby or Javascript (I use RubyMine). They were one of the first editors to fully support JSX, and before that they came first in supporting Angular v1 and its directives. They let you refactor code in dynamic languages, does it sil…

Couldn't agree more, intellij is my favourite piece of software ever.

Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by coldtea »

coldtea wrote: post #156
wwalser wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Using awareness of how to use a debugger is a reasonable interview technique WRT javascript devs. In general, ignorance is not a pejorative but if a candidate walk into an interview claiming to be an expert and I find out that you debug in anger using console log, I'm calling bullshit. They're either very green or too lazy to have investigated the tools available. Jr devs are, obviously, another story. Read up on how…

> In general, ignorance is not a pejorative but if a candidate walk into an interview claiming to be an expert and I find out that you debug in anger using console log, I'm calling bullshit. Some of the best programmers advocate for printf over debuggers... And some of the crappiest programmers run around the debugger for hours with no idea what could be wrong in the program, stepping blindly here and there...

To explain this further, I think printf is more focused and direct than running around in the debugger. You need to have a clearer idea of what you're looking for in advance and know how to exclude parts of the program as possible culprits, which I think helps with debugging in general.

And, come to think of it, with hot code reloading, printf can be just as immediate, but more direct and focused, than using the debugger. Shame that few languages/environments offer hot code reloading...

Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by soneca »

Is VSCode a good tool for someone that is just starting to learn software development?

My plan is to become a front-end developer. I am learning Javascript now, then go back a little and learn more deeply CSS, then make some projects with NodeJS and on and on.

I use Notepad++ today and it looks good enough for me. So I wanted to ask more experienced developers: a more powerful tool at this early stage of the learning curve help or confuse?

Re: Visual Studio Code 1.8

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Post by John23832 »

soneca wrote: post #169

Is VSCode a good tool for someone that is just starting to learn software development? My plan is to become a front-end developer. I am learning Javascript now, then go back a little and learn more deeply CSS, then make some projects with NodeJS and on and on. I use Notepad++ today and it looks good enough for me. So I wanted to ask more experienced developers: a more powerful tool at this early stage of the learning…

I don't do front end dev work, but I do use VSCode. With all the community extension for VSCode, I would say that if it doesn't work better than Notepad++ for you, it would at least be even.

I'd think that it would work better for you though.

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