I'm a junior developer keen on picking up C#, but I'm torn between continuing with VSCode, which I'm already comfortable with, and diving into Visual Studio 2022 Community. While an AI suggested staying with VSCode due to my familiarity, I've heard that Visual Studio has a completely different interface and a set of features that are more tailored for C# development. Is it a good idea to invest time learning Visual Studio, even if I'm not currently engaged in a C# project? I wonder if a lot of people expect C# developers to know how to use it, or if I'm overthinking this. Any advice would really help!
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There's a key difference between a code editor and an IDE. Visual Studio 2022 Community is a full-fledged IDE that gives you a lot more control over things like projects, debugging, and IntelliSense. Sure, it might feel a bit overwhelming at first, but the boost in your productivity will be worth it. You'll get a lot more done, and it really speeds up your development process!
Thanks for breaking that down! I'm still getting used to my role, so it's nice to get that clarity.