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Feb 12, 2021 · Frontend Development

Why Visual Studio Code Could Remain the Dominant Text Editor for Decades

The article examines software longevity as a key factor in tool selection, compares the historical popularity of text editors, presents data on VS Code’s market share and development activity, and explains why its extensibility, platform approach, paradigm breakthroughs, and strong corporate backing suggest a multi‑decade lifespan.