MacVim vs Visual Studio Code : Which is Better?

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MacVim

Vim text editor for Mac OS X. Developed by Björn Winckler

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

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Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is a source code editor developed by Microsoft for Windows, Linux and macOS. Developed by Microsoft

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Electron / Atom Shell

MacVim VS Visual Studio Code

MacVim is a lightweight, highly customizable editor ideal for users who prefer keyboard navigation and modal editing, while Visual Studio Code is a feature-rich, user-friendly IDE that offers extensive plugin support and built-in tools for software development.

MacVim

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Highly customizable with Vimscript
  • Good support for programming languages with plugins
  • Supports modal editing
  • Ideal for users who prefer keyboard navigation

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve for beginners
  • Limited graphical user interface options
  • May require additional configuration for optimal use

Visual Studio Code

Pros:

  • Feature-rich with built-in Git support
  • Extensive library of extensions and plugins
  • User-friendly interface with a modern design
  • Integrated terminal and debugging tools
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Cons:

  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Some extensions may lead to performance issues
  • Requires internet access for certain features and extensions

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