Working with VS Code (Reluctantly!)

Why is VS Code so clunky? Seriously, why is VS Code so tired and heavy? It feels like opening a whole web browser just to write a few lines of code. The more plugins you add, the slower it gets. I really don’t get the hype. Why is everyone using it? What annoys me even more is that it’s becoming the standard everywhere. Every tutorial, every team, everyone is on VS Code. I’m honestly not happy about it taking over the world when there are faster, lighter editors out there. But hey, we can’t fight the tide forever. ...

November 22, 2025 · 2 min · Maza Fard