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You’re Using VS Code Wrong (7 Extensions That 10x Your Productivity)

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Peter Parser

You’re already using Visual Studio Code. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most developers use only 20% of its power. And that gap? ❌ Constant context switching ✅ Flow state coding Let’s fix that in 5 minutes. Stop switching windows. Test APIs directly inside VS Code. Use it for: Debugging backend routes Testing APIs before frontend Why it wins: No context switching Requests saved with project See who changed what, when, and why — inline. Killer feature: Shows last commit next to each line Pro tip: Use “Search Commits” to find when bugs were introduced Inline error messages (no hovering needed). Result: Catch bugs instantly Save rebuild time Stop typing long relative paths manually. Works with: JS, TS, Python, Go, etc. Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + L / Cmd + Alt + L Auto generates: Bonus: Remove all logs in one click Features: Live preview Auto table of contents Table formatting Perfect for: Dev blogs Notes Different color for each workspace. Example: Backend = Blue Frontend = Green Result: Never work in the wrong project again Open VS Code Go to Extensions (Ctrl + Shift + X) Install all 7 Restart Use at least ONE today You don’t need: More tutorials More courses You need: Better tools + better workflow How to generate full React components in 2 seconds using custom snippets 👉 Follow for practical dev tips (no fluff)