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About Microsoft/vscode

Visual Studio Code is a lightweight code editor developed by Microsoft that combines simplicity with essential features for the complete edit-build-debug cycle. The open-source repository, Code - OSS, contains the core source code released under the MIT license, which Microsoft then builds upon to create the commercial Visual Studio Code product with additional customizations. The project maintains transparency by publishing its development roadmap, monthly iteration plans, and endgame strategies publicly, allowing the community to understand and contribute to the direction of the editor.

The editor provides comprehensive code editing, navigation, and understanding capabilities alongside lightweight debugging features and a rich extensibility model. It supports multiple languages through bundled extensions and includes language-specific grammars, snippets, and language servers for enhanced development experiences. Visual Studio Code is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, with monthly updates delivering new features and bug fixes, plus a separate Insiders build for users wanting the latest daily releases.

The project actively encourages community participation through multiple channels including bug reports, feature requests, code review, documentation improvements, and direct contributions. Development is supported through comprehensive resources including contribution guidelines, coding standards, and build instructions. The repository also includes development container support for both local development and GitHub Codespaces, enabling contributors to set up a complete development environment with minimal setup.