▲ | throwup238 2 months ago | |||||||||||||
The problem isn't the distribution system, it's the licenses on the flagship Microsoft extensions that provide C/C++, Python, Javascript/Typescript, etc. support. Those licenses are entirely Microsoft's fault. | ||||||||||||||
▲ | jhanschoo 2 months ago | parent | next [-] | |||||||||||||
My 2pence. C/C++ experience on VSCode is still subpar compared to other IDEs. Python is good, but very viable alternatives to VSCode exist. The biggest unique value proposition regarding languages is in TypeScript support. Support for many other languages still come from authorities from those languages who have no issue making them available on the open registry. For me, the killer proprietary extension is their remote development extensions. | ||||||||||||||
▲ | miohtama 2 months ago | parent | prev [-] | |||||||||||||
Language servers are open source. One can write your own extension like we do today for Vim and Emacs. There is no reason we should expect Microsoft to invest tens of millions of dollars into a product development and give it free for competitors like Cursor. That's not just rational, even for companies that are not Microsoft. | ||||||||||||||
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