You’re already using Visual Studio Code.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

Most developers use only 20% of its power .

And that gap?

That’s the difference between:

❌ Constant context switching

✅ Flow state coding

Let’s fix that in 5 minutes .

⚡ 7 VS Code Extensions That Actually Save Time

1. ⚡ Thunder Client → Kill Postman Tabs

Stop switching windows. Test APIs directly inside VS Code.

Use it for:

Debugging backend routes

Testing APIs before frontend

Why it wins:

No context switching

Requests saved with project

2. 🧠 GitLens → Understand Code History Instantly

See who changed what, when, and why — inline.

Killer feature:

Shows last commit next to each line

Pro tip:

Use “Search Commits” to find when bugs were introduced

3. 🚨 Error Lens → Fix Errors While Typing

Inline error messages (no hovering needed).

Result:

Catch bugs instantly

Save rebuild time

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