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I. Introduction This article covers the 7 most useful VS Code Extensions for Python Developers in 2024. These extensions will help improve coding speed, productivity, and overall developer health. II. 7 Best VS Code Extensions For Python Developers #1: Python Tools This is the essential VS Code extension for Python, developed by Microsoft itself. While creating a .py file, VS Code will itself suggest installing this extension. It provides features like analyzing code for potential errors, code formatting, debugging through a debug console, and testing with the unit test, pytest, and nose test frameworks. This extension also does syntax checking,…

I. Introduction Web Developers are always looking for the best VS Code extensions that can help them save time, write better code and improve their productivity. VS Code is the top Integrated Development Environment(IDE) among web developers for many reasons including its extensibility using extensions. II. What are VS Code Extensions? Since Visual Studio Code is not built with one programming language in mind, it allows extensibility through extensions. VS Code extensions are third-party tools or applications that are built into the VS Code user interface using the same APIs used to build the IDE. This allows authors all over…

I. Introduction As we begin the year 2024, more and more software engineers are looking for remote roles but often do not know where to start. There are numerous remote working platforms that companies use to hire software engineers across the world and it may be difficult to settle on one. Recently, news has been plagued with big tech companies laying off thousands of staff members in Q3 & Q4 of 2022 which also means there are more software engineers looking for their next jobs. Many of these will openly admit they would prefer a remote role as compared to…

I. Introduction This article covers my curated list of the seven best and most useful VS code extensions for PHP Developers. PHP remains one of the top programming languages with an estimated 77.8% of websites in the world using PHP. VS Code on the other hand remains the IDE of choice for most developers according to StackOverflow and Wakatime Reports. II. 7 Useful VS Code Extensions For PHP Developers #1: PHP Tools When it comes to PHP development on VS Code, this is a must-have extension. It comes packed with several tools that make PHP coding a breeze alongside each…

I. Introduction According to WakaTime 2022 Programming Stats, Javascript was the second most popular language among developers, right behind its close relative Typescript. As a result, developers clocked over 6M programming hours most of which are fueled by useful some of these ten best VS Code extensions. II. 10 Best VS Code Extensions For Javascript Development #1: JavaScript (ES6) Code Snippets This I would say is among the must-have VS Code extensions for any Javascript developer out there. It comes loaded with lots of useful Javascript code snippets that adhere to ES6 syntax. On top of it all, these code…

I. Introduction In this blog post, I’ll show you how to run Javascript Programs in Visual Studio Code terminal using the CodeRunner extension. We will use a Node Js code example, but this step-by-step applies to executing all other Javascript Frameworks’ code from the VS Code terminal. Currently, Javascript is the most popular programming language, with several known frameworks, including Node, Express, React, Vue, Svelte, and Inertia. Javascript is lightweight yet robust. Additionally, Javascript is easy to learn and therefore is very beginner friendly. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular choice for Javascript development due to its powerful…

I. Introduction Visual Studio Code remains the top Integrated Development Environment(IDE) in the software developer ecosystem according to the latest Wakatime statistics for 2022. They estimate developers clocked about 25,253,521 hours on VS Code in 2022 an 8% increase from the previous year. This can be attributed to the vast list of useful vs code extensions compatible with VS Code. I personally switched from JetBrains IntelliJ to VS Code a few years back and it has remained my primary IDE since then. I and other developers love VS Code for several reasons including the fact that it’s free and built…

I. Introduction Is Software Engineering hard? This is one of the questions I get asked the most by both people interested in joining the field as well as friends and family. If you have the same question, then you have come to the right place. The answer you are looking for is Yes, Software Engineering is HARD but there’s a catch, and you will want to stick around to find out what it is. But what is software engineering you may ask? Software engineering is the process of designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software using a systematic and disciplined approach.…

I. Introduction Computer Science vs Software Engineering? Are you interested in a career in Computer Science or Software Engineering? Would you like some help differentiating the two? Do you need help deciding what to choose for your bachelor’s degree? Please don’t worry anymore; I will help you sort that out by the end of this article. Computer Science and Software Engineering are two fields that are often confused. However, several key differences between the two set them apart. This post will explore the definitions of computer science and software engineering and highlight their five key differences. II. Definition of Computer…

I. Introduction Remote software engineer jobs have been on the rise since 2020 when the pandemic had everyone working from home. Can software engineers work from home? Yes, more and more companies seem to agree. The future of remote software engineering jobs is also looking great with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, predicting a 21% growth in software engineering jobs by 2028 making it the fastest-growing sector of the national job market. This blog post covers the 5 best remote job opportunities for software engineers in 2024 and includes median salary estimates from Glassdoor for software developers in the…