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NativeScript vs Visual Studio Code

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

NativeScript

NativeScript

Development

NativeScript is an open source framework for building native iOS and Android apps using JavaScript or TypeScript. It allows developers to reuse skills and code from web development and build truly native mobile applications with access to native APIs.

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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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