Lightweight, fast, and free

VS Code offers a refreshingly lightweight design with blazing-fast performance. You’ll experience a code editor with a streamlined interface that allows you to work efficiently, even on less powerful machines, or right within your browser window. Best of all, VS code comes at no cost, making it an accessible choice for all developers. 

Cross-platform compatibility

Gone are the days of organizations being tied to a specific operating system. VS Code is available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, ensuring a consistent development experience regardless of the platform you’re on. Embrace the freedom to switch between operating systems without sacrificing your preferred development environment.

Edit and build with ease 

VS Code empowers developers with features designed to enhance their productivity. Seamlessly connect to multiple server namespaces, leverage advanced IntelliSense for intelligent code suggestions, enjoy syntax highlighting for improved code readability, and effortlessly navigate your codebase with bracket-matching and auto-indentation. Take advantage of box selection and customizable snippets to speed up coding tasks and with intuitive keyboard shortcuts that can be fully configured to your preference, code navigation couldn’t be easier. 

Robust ecosystem and community support

Join a thriving community of developers who contribute to the expansive ecosystem of extensions and plugins available for VS Code. Many tools that you currently use with InterSystems Studio are also available as VS Code extensions, including our very own Deltanji source control and Serenji debugger. Benefit from a wide range of options that further enhance your development environment and integrate seamlessly with InterSystems technologies. 

Make the leap to VS Code and experience a modern, efficient, and community-driven development environment. George James Software is here to guide you through the migration process and provide the support you need to seamlessly transition from InterSystems Studio to VS Code.