Visual Studio Code vs GNOME Builder : Which is Better?

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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

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GNOME Builder

GNOME Builder is a general purpose integrated development environment (IDE) for the GNOME desktop environment. Developed by Christian Hergert

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Linux

Visual Studio Code VS GNOME Builder

Visual Studio Code is a versatile code editor with extensive features and cross-platform support, making it suitable for a wide range of development tasks. In contrast, GNOME Builder is tailored for developers working within the GNOME ecosystem, offering specialized tools for GTK and GNOME application development.

Visual Studio Code

Pros:

  • Wide range of extensions and plugins
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Integrated terminal
  • IntelliSense code completion
  • Git integration
  • Customizable user interface
  • Rich debugging capabilities
  • Active community and frequent updates

Cons:

  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Not optimized for certain specific programming languages

GNOME Builder

Pros:

  • Integrated support for GTK and GNOME technologies
  • Designed specifically for GNOME desktop environment
  • Built-in project management
  • Code assistance specifically for GNOME applications
  • Simplified interface for beginners

Cons:

  • Limited to GNOME environment
  • Fewer extensions compared to VS Code
  • Less community support and fewer updates

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