VS Code Plugins & Extensions¶
Essential VS Code plugins for enhanced development experience
Directory Navigation¶
Material Icon Theme¶
Provides clear, intuitive directory and file icons for better visual organization.
Installation:
Recommended Extensions¶
Development Essentials¶
| Extension | Description | Command |
|---|---|---|
| GitLens | Git supercharged | ext install eamodio.gitlens |
| Prettier | Code formatter | ext install esbenp.prettier-vscode |
| ESLint | JavaScript linter | ext install dbaeumer.vscode-eslint |
| Docker | Docker support | ext install ms-azuretools.vscode-docker |
Language Support¶
| Extension | Description | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python IntelliSense | ext install ms-python.python |
| Java Extension Pack | Java support | ext install vscjava.vscode-java-pack |
| Go | Go language support | ext install golang.go |
Productivity¶
| Extension | Description | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Remote - SSH | Remote development | ext install ms-vscode-remote.remote-ssh |
| Live Server | Local dev server | ext install ritwickdey.LiveServer |
| Thunder Client | REST API client | ext install rangav.vscode-thunder-client |
Settings Recommendations¶
User Settings (settings.json)¶
{
"editor.fontSize": 14,
"editor.fontFamily": "'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace",
"editor.fontLigatures": true,
"editor.formatOnSave": true,
"editor.minimap.enabled": false,
"editor.tabSize": 2,
"workbench.iconTheme": "material-icon-theme",
"terminal.integrated.fontSize": 13,
"files.autoSave": "afterDelay"
}