VS Code criticized for prioritizing AI over core editor improvements

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-07-01 10:03

The author expresses frustration with VS Code's development direction, feeling it has become "VS Slop." They believe resources are being wasted on improving prompt engineering for AI integration, rather than focusing on core editor enhancements. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential disconnect between user expectations for core software features and the integration of AI capabilities.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece criticizing a software product's development priorities.

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VS Code criticized for prioritizing AI over core editor improvements

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Every time I see a changelog of VS Code, I'm reminded that it essentially has become VS Slop. The general editor improvements that could have been made instead

Every time I see a changelog of VS Code, I'm reminded that it essentially has become VS Slop. The general editor improvements that could have been made instead of wasting endless resources by improving the prompt engineering process to achieve self-abolition... # ai

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Every time I see a changelog of VS Code, I'm reminded that it essentially has become VS Slop. The general editor improvements that could have been made instead

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