VS Code

Microsoft's free, open-source code editor with a large extension ecosystem, integrated terminal, and first-class Git support.

VS Code supports IntelliSense, built-in debugging, Git commands, and thousands of community extensions for every language and framework. Its Remote Development pack allows smooth work inside containers, WSL, and over SSH.

Useful for developers at every level, from students writing their first HTML file to senior engineers managing large monorepos. The integrated terminal, task runner, and split editor make it a complete development environment.