devcodingeditor

VS Code + GitHub Copilot

Most flexible dev setup, if you don't install 47 extensions you'll regret.

Best use cases
• Autocomplete
• Small refactors
• Boilerplate generation
• Quick explanations
Pros
• Huge extension ecosystem
• Familiar workflow
• Good code suggestions
Cons
• Context can be weaker than AI-native editors
• Setup drift between machines/teams
Pricing
paid
Copilot is paid; VS Code is free
Alternatives
• Cursor

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