Five VScode Utility Extensions
This edition (originally shared on LinkedIn) is the second of a sequence of editions dedicated to VScode extensions. This time, focusing on utility extensions that will make your work on VScode smoother and seamless.
Previous editions of this sequence:
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Code Spell Checker
This is one of my favorite VScode extensions, which provides a basic spell-checker for script files. The Code Spell Checker supports English, and it has dozens of sibling extensions supporting other languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and many other languages.
Downloads: 14M
Unique Identifier: streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker
Marketplace: link
Better Comments
The Better Comments, as its name implies, helps you to leave better comments on your code. The extension enables the setting of different categories of comments, such as alerts, TODOs, questions, and highlights, and it supports various programming languages, including R, Python, and Julia.
Downloads: 8M
Unique Identifier: aaron-bond.better-comments
Marketplace: link
Indent Rainbow
The Indent Rainbow extension provides a colorful code indent using colors on the code background. In addition, it highlights in red code with incorrect indentation.
Downloads: 10M
Unique Identifier: oderwat.indent-rainbow
Marketplace: link
Ruff
The Ruff extension is an extremely fast Python linter and code formatter written in Rust. The extension supports working with Python on regular scripts and Jupyter notebooks.
Downloads: 2M
Unique Identifier: charliermarsh.ruff
Marketplace: link
YAML
The YAML extension is one of the most popular VScode extensions for working with YAML files. The extension has useful features for working with YAML files, such as code validation, auto-completion, and formatting.
Downloads: 21M
Unique Identifier: redhat.vscode-yaml
Marketplace: link
Any other recommendations for VScode utility extensions?
See you next week!
Rami