Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a lightweight but powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft. It runs on your desktop and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. With its rich set of built-in features and a vast ecosystem of extensions, VS Code aims to be the go-to tool for developers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

It offers a streamlined editing experience with features like intelligent code completion (IntelliSense), debugging capabilities, Git integration, and syntax highlighting for a wide array of programming languages. The editor is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor its appearance and functionality to their specific workflow and preferences.

The true power of VS Code lies in its extensibility. Through its marketplace, developers can find and install extensions that add support for new languages, themes, debuggers, and a multitude of tools and services, making it adaptable to virtually any development task or project.