VS Code Configuration

Overview

Visual Studio Code serves as our secondary editor and reference IDE, providing extensive language support and extension ecosystem.

Role in Workflow

• Alternative Editor: Backup to Cursor IDE
• Extension Testing: Evaluate VS Code extensions for Cursor
• Specialized Tasks: Specific workflows requiring VS Code features
• Comparison Reference: Feature comparison with Cursor IDE

Configuration

• Font: PragmataPro Mono for consistency
• Extensions: Language support for Python, Rust, Markdown
• Settings Sync: Synchronized configuration across devices
• Theme: Consistent with development environment

Extension Ecosystem

Language Support

• Python: Enhanced Python development features
• Rust: rust-analyzer for advanced Rust support
• Markdown: Advanced markdown editing and preview

Productivity

• GitLens: Enhanced Git integration
• Bracket Pair Colorizer: Visual bracket matching
• Path Intellisense: File path autocompletion

Workflow Integration

• Development: Secondary option for code editing
• Documentation: Markdown editing and preview
• Git Integration: Version control operations
• Extension Evaluation: Testing extensions for Cursor compatibility

Usage Patterns

• Specialized Tasks: When specific VS Code features are needed
• Extension Development: Testing and development of extensions
• Comparison: Feature comparison with Cursor IDE
• Backup: Fallback editor when Cursor is unavailable

Cursor vs VS Code

Cursor Advantages

• Native AI: Built-in Claude integration
• Modern Interface: Enhanced user experience
• AI Code Completion: Superior AI-powered features

VS Code Advantages

• Mature Ecosystem: Extensive extension marketplace
• Stability: Long-term stability and support
• Enterprise Features: Advanced enterprise integrations