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Free, open-source code editor from Microsoft. Most popular editor in the world. Supports every language via extensions. Built-in debugging, Git, terminal. GitHub Copilot integration. Completely free. Open source.

Strengths

Completely free with no restrictions
Largest extension ecosystem of any editor
GitHub Copilot brings AI coding assistance
Identical experience across all platforms

Weaknesses

Only for developers — no non-technical value
Can slow down with too many extensions
Copilot requires separate subscription
Less powerful than full IDEs for specific languages

Key features

IntelliSense code completion for every language
Built-in debugging, Git, and terminal
Massive extension marketplace
GitHub Copilot AI integration
Cross-platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, and web