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VS Code is powerful, but with these extensions, it's unstoppable!

If you're a developer looking to level up your coding skills and boost productivity, the right set of extensions can transform your coding environment into a productivity powerhouse. These VS Code extensions are exactly what you need. Letโ€™s dive in!

Programming
Docker๐Ÿณ
If you work with containers, this extension is a game-changer! Manage Docker images, containers, and registries directly from VS Code.

Angular Language Service ๐Ÿ…ฐ๏ธ
Perfect for Angular developersโ€”get real-time type checking, autocompletion, and error detection in your templates.

SQL Server (mssql) ๐Ÿ—ƒ๏ธ
Easily connect and manage SQL Server databases directly from VS Code.

Postman ๐Ÿ“ฌ
Integrate API testing with Postman and streamline your development process.

Rainbow CSV ๐ŸŒˆ
Makes CSV files more readable by color-coding columns. Itโ€™s extremely useful when working with large datasets.

Auto Rename Tag ๐Ÿ”„
Easily rename paired HTML/XML tags with one click.

Kubernetes๐Ÿ“ฆ
Manage your Kubernetes clusters, resources, and workloads straight from your editor.

C# Dev Kit ๐Ÿ’ป
Enhance your C# development experience with advanced IntelliSense and debugging.

Python ๐Ÿ
If you code in Python, this extension is a must. It provides rich support including linting, IntelliSense, Jupyter notebooks, and debugging.

Vue โ€“ Official ๐Ÿ”ต
If youโ€™re a Vue.js developer, this is a must-have! It provides syntax highlighting, snippets, and IntelliSense for Vue components.

Snippets
HTML Snippets ๐Ÿ“‘
Get quick HTML snippets for faster web development.

Themes
vscode-icons ๐ŸŽจ
Adds intuitive icons to differentiate file types and folders, making project navigation smoother.

Formatters
Prettier โ€“ Code formatter ๐Ÿงน
Keep your code clean and consistent. Prettier ensures your code is always formatted according to best practices with minimal effort.

Linters
Code Spell Checker ๐Ÿ”ค
Automatically detect and correct spelling mistakes in your code.

Others
Dev Containers ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ
Develop inside containers without hassle. This extension allows you to easily set up and develop inside isolated and consistent environments.

GitHub Actions โšก
Automate workflows and manage CI/CD pipelines with ease. This extension integrates GitHub Actions directly into your editor.

Hide Comments ๐Ÿ“
Simplify your view by hiding comments in your code. Great for focusing on the important parts without getting distracted.

Live Sass Compiler ๐ŸŽจ
Instantly compile your SCSS/SASS files to CSS in real time. This extension is a time-saver for front-end developers.

Error Lens โŒ
Highlight errors in your code with real-time visual feedback.

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