I thought I knew VS Code, but these 5 features proved me wrong

For years, Visual Studio Code has felt like that default choice, especially because it saves you time every day. It’s the ubiquitous, open-source workhorse that handles everything from simple Markdown files to massive TypeScript projects. Most of us settle into a comfortable rhythm and assume we’ve mastered the tool. However, the VS Code team is constantly pushing the boundaries, subtly injecting features that improve the workflow. The reality is, even if you use VS Code every day, you are likely to miss out on many features. We will point out functionality you may have missed through the many updates over time.