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Microsoft WebMatrix vs Visual Studio Code

A side-by-side look at Microsoft WebMatrix and Visual Studio Code. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft WebMatrix

Microsoft WebMatrix

Development

Microsoft WebMatrix is a lightweight web development tool that allows developers to easily build websites using ASP.NET, PHP, Node.js and HTML5. It includes pre-built site templates, drag & drop controls, code editors and testing tools.

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Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code

Development

Visual Studio Code is a free, open-source, lightweight code editor developed by Microsoft. It supports debugging, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, and Git control. VS Code has a large extension ecosystem allowing developers to add new languages, themes, debuggers and tools.

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