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VS Code is powerful, but with these extensions, it's unstoppable!

If you're a developer looking to level up your coding skills and boost productivity, the right set of extensions can transform your coding environment into a productivity powerhouse. These VS Code extensions are exactly what you need. Let’s dive in!

Programming
Docker🐳
If you work with containers, this extension is a game-changer! Manage Docker images, containers, and registries directly from VS Code.

Angular Language Service πŸ…°οΈ
Perfect for Angular developersβ€”get real-time type checking, autocompletion, and error detection in your templates.

SQL Server (mssql) πŸ—ƒοΈ
Easily connect and manage SQL Server databases directly from VS Code.

Postman πŸ“¬
Integrate API testing with Postman and streamline your development process.

Rainbow CSV 🌈
Makes CSV files more readable by color-coding columns. It’s extremely useful when working with large datasets.

Auto Rename Tag πŸ”„
Easily rename paired HTML/XML tags with one click.

KubernetesπŸ“¦
Manage your Kubernetes clusters, resources, and workloads straight from your editor.

C# Dev Kit πŸ’»
Enhance your C# development experience with advanced IntelliSense and debugging.

Python 🐍
If you code in Python, this extension is a must. It provides rich support including linting, IntelliSense, Jupyter notebooks, and debugging.

Vue – Official πŸ”΅
If you’re a Vue.js developer, this is a must-have! It provides syntax highlighting, snippets, and IntelliSense for Vue components.

Snippets
HTML Snippets πŸ“‘
Get quick HTML snippets for faster web development.

Themes
vscode-icons 🎨
Adds intuitive icons to differentiate file types and folders, making project navigation smoother.

Formatters
Prettier – Code formatter 🧹
Keep your code clean and consistent. Prettier ensures your code is always formatted according to best practices with minimal effort.

Linters
Code Spell Checker πŸ”€
Automatically detect and correct spelling mistakes in your code.

Others
Dev Containers πŸ› οΈ
Develop inside containers without hassle. This extension allows you to easily set up and develop inside isolated and consistent environments.

GitHub Actions ⚑
Automate workflows and manage CI/CD pipelines with ease. This extension integrates GitHub Actions directly into your editor.

Hide Comments πŸ“
Simplify your view by hiding comments in your code. Great for focusing on the important parts without getting distracted.

Live Sass Compiler 🎨
Instantly compile your SCSS/SASS files to CSS in real time. This extension is a time-saver for front-end developers.

Error Lens ❌
Highlight errors in your code with real-time visual feedback.

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