📅 June 14, 2025
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💻 Want your VS Code to feel like Iron Man’s HUD?
👉 Let’s build your dev cockpit.
⚙️ Why VS Code?
It’s fast, lightweight, endlessly customizable, and backed by Microsoft. But the magic is in how you set it up.
🧰 Essential Extensions for Every Dev
| Extension | What It Does | Why It’s 🔥 |
|---|---|---|
| Prettier | Auto-formats your code | Saves hours of cleanup |
| GitLens | Superpowers for Git | Blame, history, heatmap |
| Live Server | Auto-refresh browser | Best for front-end |
| ESLint | Code standards check | Avoid bugs early |
| TabNine / Copilot | AI code suggestions | Your mini teammate |
🎨 Theme + Font Setup for Aesthetics & Focus
Theme: One Dark Pro or Dracula
Font: Fira Code or JetBrains Mono (with ligatures ✅)
Icons: Material Icon Theme
⚡ Speed Tweaks You’ll Love
Enable autosave
Turn off telemetry
Use Workspace-specific settings
Run VS Code with --disable-extensions when debugging performance issues
🛠️ Bonus: Dev Environment Sync with Settings Sync
Sign in with GitHub and sync your VS Code settings across devices 💡
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