XDA Developers

I replaced VS Code with this open-source editor and it's faster, lighter, and runs all my extensions

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, ...
XDA Developers

I’m moving on from VS Code — and this is the open-source editor I'm switching to

Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems. He has covered evergreen content on mobile devices and ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft Reaches Second Milestone in Open-Source AI Editing for VS Code

Microsoft reached a second milestone in its plan to make Visual Studio Code an open-source AI editor, continuing the transition it first outlined earlier this year. The latest update open sources the ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code Goes Transparent as Open-Source AI Editor

According to Microsoft, the decision to open source GitHub Copilot Chat stems from a growing demand for transparency in how AI-assisted developer tools work -- particularly around prompt engineering, ...
Geeky Gadgets

Meet PearAI: The Free, Open-Source Alternative to Cursor AI

PearAI is an innovative, open-source, locally installed free AI code editor that has emerged as a compelling alternative to Cursor AI. Designed to provide a robust and customizable platform for ...