What is the difference between Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio?
Is Visual Studio Code free?
Yes, VS Code is free for individual users or for commercial use.
Is VS Code good for beginners?
VS Code is a great code editor for professionals and beginners that are just starting with software development.
Can I do Python in VS Code?
Yes, Visual Studio Code fully supports almost every major programming language.
Can I run VS Code on Windows 7?
No, Visual Studio Code versions starting with 1.71 (August 2022) no longer run on Windows 7.
Print statement debugging is a thing of the past
Debug code right from the editor.
Git commands built-in
Working with Git and other SCM providers has never been easier.
Review diffs, stage files, and make commits right from the editor.
Push and pull from any hosted SCM service.
Extensible and customizable
Want even more features?
Install extensions to add new languages, themes, debuggers, and to connect to additional services.
Extensions run in separate processes, ensuring they won’t slow down your editor.
What’s New
Welcome to the March 2025 release of Visual Studio Code.
