In the vast universe of software development, Visual Studio Code has emerged as a key tool—an unexpected bridge connecting worlds that once seemed incompatible. It has become a lifeline for developers coming from the GNU/Linux ecosystem, desperately seeking a way to write desktop applications, something they thought was lost in their environment.
Its versatility allows for development in C#, C++, and FPC Pascal, avoiding alternatives like Lazarus, and offering a more modern and robust option. Personally, I’ve found myself using it as an alternative to Visual Studio 2022, since developing a .NET 6, 7, or 8 application on Linux is financially more viable for my business than doing so on Windows.
But here’s the question: Why does Visual Studio Code feel like an orphaned and underappreciated sibling compared to Visual Studio 2022?
Both serve incredible purposes. Visual Studio 2022 is the enterprise-grade powerhouse, while VS Code is the agile alternative—the gateway for many developers coming from GNU/Linux, looking to explore Windows and its tools, or simply wanting to use .NET Core on Linux. That in itself is a massive achievement, a step forward in software evolution.
Because in the end, bluntly speaking, Linux is great... but if it doesn’t pay the bills, what can I do? As developers, we need to produce high-quality software using high-quality tools. That’s why Visual Studio Code becomes the logical and efficient choice—a path that allows us to keep programming in diverse environments while maintaining productivity and financial sustainability.
Ultimately, VS Code isn’t just a code editor… it’s the bridge that unites worlds that once seemed irreconcilable.
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