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5 VSCode extensions every programmer needs

VSCode extensions enhance the productivity of your environment, anywhere to language support, formatters, and debuggers, they all assist your workspace ecosystem.

1. Prettier - Code Formatter

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Prettier takes your code and parses it into a nice-looking block of code.
Prettier Demo

2. Python

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The Python extension comes with Intellisense, Linting, Debugging, Pylance, Jupyter Notebook, and so much more. A must have for Python developers using VSCode.

3. SSH FS / SSH

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If you need to connect to some other host computer SSH along with SSH FS are great VSCode extensions to make your life easier.
SSH FS DEMO

4. Edit CSV

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If you need to make adjustments to a CSV table quickly and effectively, Edit CSV is for you.
CSV DEMO
(Gif from Extension Page)

5. Auto Rename Tag

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If you work with React JS or anything similar you may know how annoying it is to keep renaming JSX or HTML tags for both the opening and closing tags. Be annoyed no more!
Auto Rename Demo

BONUS: Vim

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This VSCode extension emulates Vim for Visual Studio Code, Vim increases the productivity by emphasizing the use of the keyboard while programming. (Only real programmers use Vim)

Happy Hacking!

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Tristan M・トリスタン

Cheers for the recommendations, going to go grab Auto Rename and Edit CSV right now!

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Terry-Diana

Nice list. I have seen a few extensions I don't have and look useful.