Building a custom VS Code extension can open the door for innovation. Extensions can become even more powerful when you use them to create a better interface. Today we explore how to incorporate custom UIs into your extension using Webviews.

Combining Visual Studio Code with Hugo has given me a great workflow for my blog. To make it even better, I need to modify part of the editor’s behavior. I need a custom VS Code extension.

I’ve mentioned a few times that I use Visual Studio Code and Hugo for my blogging. I’ve also discussed some of the the ways I make it faster and easier to create my posts. Learn how I make my VS Code experience faster and easier by using tasks.

Did you know that dev containers can have their own private Visual Studio Code extensions? By understanding some of the life cycle of the container, it’s possible to create and use extensions that are designed to support a specific dev container or Codespaces environment.

Ever wished that you could encapsulate some recommendations or best practices for Visual Studio Code and make them available to your team? Then perhaps it’s time you considered creating an extension pack to organize and distribute those recommendations!