While developing a VS Code extension today, following the official guide, I hit an unexpected snag. My extension was not found in the command palette, and the output log offered no clues.
The breakthrough came when I checked the developer console (Help -> Toggle Developer Tools). A version mismatch error stood out: my extension required VS Code ^1.84.0, but I was on 1.83.1. After updating VS Code to the latest version, my extension popped up without a hitch.
Quick tip for developers: If your extension doesn't show up, a peek into the developer console might reveal a simple version compatibility issue. Keep your VS Code updated, or adjust your extension's package.json to match your VS Code version, and you'll be back on track in no time.
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Nice tip!