The latest articles on DEV Community by isa (@lowpass). https://dev.to/lowpass https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3913585%2F86724a6c-210d-42ca-bf28-1542eccd53f3.png https://dev.to/lowpass en isa Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:24 +0000 https://dev.to/lowpass/coding-started-to-feel-boring-so-i-fixed-it-with-a-vs-code-extension-16mk https://dev.to/lowpass/coding-started-to-feel-boring-so-i-fixed-it-with-a-vs-code-extension-16mk <p>At some point, coding stopped being engaging.<br> Not difficult. Not frustrating. Just… boring.<br> So I built a VS Code extension to make it feel better.</p> <h2> The Idea </h2> <p>Most dev tools optimize for speed but I wanted to optimize for feeling.<br> The goal was to make coding more responsive and satisfying without adding distractions.</p> <h2> What It Does </h2> <p>It adds subtle feedback while you work:</p> <ul> <li>small cues as you type</li> <li>a sense of momentum</li> <li>a smoother flow state</li> </ul> <p>Nothing loud. Just enough to make coding feel less “dead”.</p> <h2> Why It Matters </h2> <p>When coding feels better, you:</p> <ul> <li>stay focused longer</li> <li>switch context less</li> <li>enjoy the process more</li> </ul> <p>Small improvements in how something feels add up over time.</p> <h2> Demo </h2> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqkmzq6gp17ym88mn3aiz.gif" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqkmzq6gp17ym88mn3aiz.gif" alt=" " width="480" height="240"></a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fta7c2n2hnvm7e1fz3q6c.gif" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fta7c2n2hnvm7e1fz3q6c.gif" alt=" " width="480" height="240"></a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fzpyxqjdtl8s2b1izq65m.gif" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fzpyxqjdtl8s2b1izq65m.gif" alt=" " width="480" height="240"></a></p> <h2> Try it </h2> <p><a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=isaaskin.trailing-fun" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=isaaskin.trailing-fun</a></p> <h2> Feedback </h2> <p>Please feel free to give your feedback.</p> vscode webdev productivity programming