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Jun 17, 2022 · Backend Development

Microsoft's Closed‑Source C# Extension for VS Code: Impact on .NET Developers

Microsoft announced a proprietary C# extension for Visual Studio Code to replace the open‑source OmniSharp, sparking criticism from developers like Miguel de Icaza, while promising tighter integration with Visual Studio features, raising concerns about .NET openness and the future of VS Code's C# tooling.