Programming Software

As much as I rely on and enjoy using Visual Studio Code, it’s not without its flaws. For starters, while IntelliSense is usually spot-on, it can occasionally lag or give irrelevant suggestions—especially in large projects or with certain language servers. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it does interrupt the flow sometimes.

The Git integration, though convenient, lacks the depth of more advanced Git clients. Tasks like resolving complex merge conflicts or managing large rebases still push me back to the terminal or an external tool.

While the debugger works great for many languages, it can be hit or miss depending on the language or framework. Setting up debugging for some environments takes more configuration than it should, and there’s a bit of trial and error involved.

The extensions marketplace is both a blessing and a curse. There’s a ton of great stuff, but quality control varies wildly. Some extensions slow down the editor or conflict with others, and figuring out which ones are truly worth installing can be a bit overwhelming.

I love being able to customize themes and settings, but the sheer number of configuration options can be daunting. It’s easy to go down a rabbit hole of tweaks and overrides trying to get everything just right.

Despite being marketed as lightweight, VS Code can get resource-hungry, especially when running multiple extensions or handling large projects. On lower-end machines, that “lightweight” feel can fade fast.

Remote development is a powerful feature, but it doesn’t always feel seamless. Connection hiccups, extension compatibility issues, and occasional sync delays can disrupt momentum—particularly in cloud-based or containerized environments.

Lastly, Live Share, while incredibly useful, isn’t always reliable. It sometimes struggles with syncing edits in real time or supporting more complex project setups, and occasional connectivity issues can make real-time collaboration frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code solves one of the biggest problems in modern development: needing a single, flexible environment where I can write, debug, test, collaborate, and deploy code without jumping between five different tools. It brings everything together in a way that saves time and lets me stay focused.

For starters, context switching used to be a major pain. I'd have one tool for editing code, another for Git, a separate terminal, a debugger, and yet another for remote access. With VS Code, all of that is integrated—Git tools, terminal, debugging, extensions, and even remote development—right in the editor. That means less overhead, fewer distractions, and a smoother workflow.

It also solves the problem of setting up a dev environment across different machines. With the right extensions and settings synced, I can get up and running quickly on any system. Add remote development into the mix, and I can work directly in containers, WSL, or on remote servers without replicating the full stack locally.

Then there's collaboration—Live Share makes it easy to pair program or troubleshoot with teammates without needing to set up screen sharing or fiddle with local environment compatibility. That’s huge when working on distributed teams or mentoring someone in real-time.

VS Code also helps tackle code quality and productivity issues. Features like IntelliSense, inline linting, and auto-formatting reduce silly mistakes and make me more efficient. I'm catching bugs earlier, writing cleaner code, and spending less time manually formatting or hunting down syntax errors.

And finally, by being modular and customizable, VS Code helps me avoid bloat. I only install what I need, so it stays relatively lightweight and responsive, especially compared to full-blown IDEs.

In short, Visual Studio Code is solving the practical problems of fragmentation, inefficiency, and inconsistent tooling—giving me a fast, unified, and customizable space to build software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user experience is confusing. In which menu I can find things is not intuitive. The rule set works but I can't point a customer here since a customer will need a separate UI with simple toggles, maybe an idea could be to be able to generate custom UIs from rule sets. I also want to be able to have a key casing convention for UPPER_SNAKECASE which is the most common one used for environment variables, since I want to be able to replace environment variable settings with feature flags if they exist. The "hello world" setup for Launch Darkly is not something you would want to use in production, so it would be good is there was more framework related setup done. The setup in ASP.NET core for reading in feature flags as options could have been provided by I library for ease of use, instead of me having to develop the code myself. There also seems to be a lack of tutorials on YouTube which gives the impression that this is not a product commonly used. When entering the webpage I would expect to get online help interactivly showing what the product can do, instead of just showing unfamiliar terms in my face. I do not like the need to wait for sampled data from the user before being able to setup a rule against that user, I would want to be able to have a predefined rule sets even without anyone having made a call to Launch Darkly. My favorite environments keep disappearing so I have to add them again every time I login. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its helping me allow customers to try out features in production by toggling them on and off.

It is probably overkill and It would be beneficial to be able to configure the actual features I am able to see since most will never be used.

It would also be good to be able to show the customer a simpler interface with the limited ability to just toggle features, that was adaptable to mobile screens etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GitHub is arguably the best platform, however, as a beginner, I felt overwhelmed by some of the functions GitHub offered and the complexities of getting started with Git. For example, the interface feels cluttered with too much going on at times. Private repositories and team features were also limited on the free plan, and responses from customer support for free users took forever at times. GitHub also did not handle monorepos efficiently, nor did it handle binary files when leveraging Git LFS. Some integrations added additional setup times to be useful, and I feel the project board experience is shallow compared to dedicated tools like Jira or Trello. All that goes to say, I think it is a fantastic tool, but GitHub has room to improve the usability, flexibility, pricing models, and performance at the enterprise scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GitHub addresses the problems of collaboration, version control and code management by bringing a group of people to work together from one place, in an efficient and organized way. Code reviews, issue management and pull requests, are all captured within GitHub, with easy-to-find histories of changes and history. Automating workflows with GitHub Actions (for workflows such as testing and deployment) is easy as well. In addition to all of the benefit possibilities from GitHub alone, its integrations with services and cloud platforms provide a streamlined development experience. It has increased my productivity, ensured code quality and simplified communication with my team—whether I am working alone or with many people. With everything in one location—from documentation, all the way to CI/CD—it has saved me time and helped me keep my project organized and scalable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If you are a small company or you are a sole developer, the price could feel a bit high. Not saying it's not worthy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Absolutely Yes! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Mobile App developer I was in the need of having a centralized CI/CD server on premisses for my apps. Before Bitrise I used Jenkins but it forced me to be always within the network to be able to interact with the pipelines.

I just hooked my repository and it builds and test my apps on every PR merged into our main branch.

Automatic releases to the App stores.

What else can we ask for! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its availability only for Windows is a drawback; other issues include lack of support for high-level embedded development environments and code editors. There are no updates available, and it's becoming outdated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For many years, it has served me well in my beloved profession, allowing me to quickly modify codes, browse configuration files, and update scripts. Thanks to my skillful integration of numerous languages, I am able to write and modify code with ease and speed. One of the main reasons I continue to use it is the success I've had with it. We use it instead of Windows Notepad to open files because it has better formatting and search, which is particularly useful when scanning logs. I have used it daily within the company for weeks, and it has become part of our everyday tool pack. For my own writing and point programming requirements, I have been using Notepad++. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hidden costs: Need to pay extra for: Add-ons like Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, etc. Customization and integration often require hiring Salesforce-certified consultants, which adds to costs

Hard for non-tech users to understand terminology (objects, Apex, flows, triggers) and navigate between Classic and Lightning interfaces.

Note: if you are using large datasets - then system lag time is high.

Customising can be tough as it requires more ongoing maintenance, i.e we need dedicated salesforce team/admin to just keep things running.

There is a risk of functionality breaking during platform updates (which happen three times a year). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Salesforce lightning is helping me boost productivity and makes our work [and life] easier by doing the followingg:

Manage Cases: Track, assign, and resolv customer service issues very efficiently.

Handle Contacts and Accounts: Maintain customer and company records and link them to related data.

Create Reports and Dashboards: Generate and visualize performance metrics, trends, and KPIs.

Collaborate via Chatter: Communicate with team members, share updates, and follow important records.

Store and Share Files: Upload documents and attach them to relevant records for easy access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GitLab support is a factor that I don't like about GitLab. They are too slow to respond to P1 incidents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The first problem that GitLab is solving for our organization is the source control. It is very easy to create/clone/import repositories on GitLab.

We are creating GitLab repositories/projects using Terraform and that explains the amazing documentation of GitLab Terraform provider.

The next thing that GitLab is helping us is the CI/CD. GitLab has the abillity to create downstream pipelines that helps us in managing deployment pipelines for various environments originating from a single CI pipeline. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Themes. Like I would like colors :) But basically everything is great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Since is light weight I dont have any issues with space or even open notes in my computer. Is right there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While not minimalist by design, UltraEdit prioritizes functionality over aesthetics. Everything is where it should be. It's not trying to be everything, but what it does, it does exceptionally well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We've used it across a wide range of scenarios, from development and server configuration to mass text editing, and it has never failed to deliver.

The structured view and smooth navigation reduce visual fatigue and help us understand code faster—unlike other editors cluttered with distracting features. UltraEdit lets us open, interpret, and edit complex, multi-format files—even large ones—without slowing down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Initial configuration are a bit complex in nature which requires more time and knowledge to optimize the workflows.

Customized deployments require workarounds are some processes are not straightforward Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Copado DevOps is helping us solve key business challenges related to Salesforce development and deployment. Before using Copado, our release cycles were slow and prone to errors due to manual deployments and lack of version control. With Copado, we've automated our deployment process, reducing downtime and ensuring smoother, more reliable releases. It also helps with compliance and audit tracking, which is critical for maintaining regulatory standards. Additionally, Copado improves collaboration between developers and admins by providing better visibility into changes and preventing code conflicts. This had led to faster delivery of new features, improved software quality, and increased business agility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like how some things are becoming ultra premium features (behind firewall deployments etc). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It helps solve the who and when problem - uploading files manually, running commands etc Everything is now auditable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside of Sublime Text is that some key features, like Git integration or advanced debugging, require third-party plugins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sublime Text helps me write and edit code quickly and efficiently. Its fast performance, powerful search, and multi-cursor editing save me a lot of time. It also keeps my workflow smooth and distraction-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, there’s very little to complain about. The only minor challenge I had was adjusting to their build script format, which is a bit different from what I’m used to. But it’s not a big issue — the visual pipeline builder really helps smooth out that learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Semaphore is helping my customer's organization automate their deployment processes and ensure code quality on every pull-request. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- sometimes the pipelines takes too long to execute / respond (maybe due to downtime from azure side). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- We use the azure pipelines to Deploy code in higher environments such as Test, Prod etc.

- Code promotion became easier and effortless due to DevOps pipelines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The multiple settings and adjustments may confuse some purchasers. Especially if you're new to these tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As far as Harness is concerned, my strategy has been to facilitate efficient adoption of the platform by customers. While they may require my assistance during initial setup, many DevOps and development teams quickly recognize the benefits of automation. One of the most important things that has helped customers learn how to improve their operations is personalized training. Automated testing and deployment to various environments were part of the pipeline we established in Harness. Because of this, we were able to deploy the feature smoothly and get favorable feedback from users. We have also introduced proactive support that helps customers identify potential issues before they impact their deployments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For our specific use case, the platform has consistently delivered on its promises without causing any friction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main issue Vercel addressed for our business was the friction and delays in our deployment process. Previously, shipping frontend updates was a manual, error-prone task that required dedicated DevOps resources. Additionally, our staging environments created bottlenecks, and collaboration between developers and non-technical stakeholders was inefficient.

After implementing Vercel, we nearly automated our entire deployment workflow. This significantly shortened our time-to-market for new features and bug fixes. The introduction of Preview Deployments fostered more collaboration and transparency during review cycles, enhancing the quality of our releases. Vercel’s managed infrastructure and scalable platform also allow our development team to focus solely on building features and enhancing the user experience, without worrying about server management or CDN configuration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I said I was in secrets management, so you should see this one coming:

"The Single Credential Problem"

Today, Job Templates only support 1 Machine Credential. If I want to scale a job template across many hosts to patch them efficiently, there is no native way to accomplish this today. I have to utilize a workaround that employs the use of lookup plugins in the playbook and dynamically fetching secrets just-in-time based on inventory_hostname. It was actually my Lightning Talk for AnsibleFest here at Summit this week. The feature request was added to AWX in 2017.

Also, AAP has no underlying OIDC configuration. This makes it hard to utilize an identity-aware process that allows secrets management to utilize attributes of workloads (the "payload" of the JWT from OIDC) to identify them instead of a "secret zero" needing to be utilized. Cloud services and even OpenShift has this support today... a modern AAP should also support the same similar to most CI platforms out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm a Red Hat Partner employed by CyberArk. I don't have business problems that I'm solving for myself, but my customers have business problems they're trying to solve. The largest one is the one I referenced before where these teams are struggling to understand how to efficiently scale to many hosts in a secure way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's nothing to dislike about Rev-Trac! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before Rev-Trac was installed, we used the standard SAP Transport system to move changes from dev to test to prod. The change list was all held in a spreadsheet. This soon became unwieldly, and we had multiple instances of changes going into prod out of sequence. We also had little visibility across the business and IT team of which changes were in play, and who was the hold up.

Our internal and external auditors love the tool. It makes theirs and our lives so much easier during the annual audit process :-) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Setting things up initially could be quicker. However, after the configuration team assisted with the setup, it became very user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Flosum is an excellent tool for developers, featuring a built-in Salesforce framework that simplifies selective component deployment. The comprehensive documentation and training materials make it easy for developers to learn and use, while the intuitive interface enhances the user experience. Additionally, Flosum seamlessly integrates with various applications like Jira and Git, making it a highly versatile and valuable resource for development teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GCB is a great product but it is very expensive for my many clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is useful when I have very specific needs and don't want to configure a Linux server by myself. It is also very useful in the development and testing stage so I can mainly focus on my software logic & structure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.