My favorite extensions for Visual Studio Code
Tags: vscode, php, symfony, dev
Published: 2020-10-29 13:37:13

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*If you want to read the French version of the article, it's here! [Mes extensions favorites pour Visual Studio Code](https://constantin-boulanger.fr/mes-extensions-favorites-pour-visual-studio-code/)*

I use VS Code since almost its release. I'll spare you all the justifications and reasons why I use it except that it's the code editor with which I'm most comfortable.

I put a non-exhaustive list of extensions that I use daily to make my code writing cleaner and more efficient.

## Apache Conf Snippets

Useful extension if you regularly edit .htaccess files. It's a set of shortcuts that will make your life easier.

Extension [Apache Conf Snippets Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=eiminsasete.apacheconf-snippets)
## Apache Conf

Additional extension from the previous one. It will allow you to have a syntactic coloring of the Apache files, including the .htaccess file

Extension [Apache Conf Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mrmlnc.vscode-apache)
## Beautify

An extension that does exactly what it is asked, namely, beautify javascript files, JSON, CSS, Sass, and HTML

Extension [Beautify Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=HookyQR.beautify)
## Beautify css/sass/scss/less

Extension that does exactly what we call indicates

Extension [Beautify css/sass/scss/less](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=michelemelluso.code-beautifier)
## Smarty

I work on [Prestashop](https://constantin-boulanger.fr/prestashop/) most of my day and so I have to edit smarty files. This function therefore ensures the support of .tpl files

Extension [Smarty Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=imperez.smarty)
## Twig

Same extension as the previous one but for supporting Twig files, especially used by Symfony (and Prestashop 1.7)

Extension [Twig Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=whatwedo.twig)
## PHP Symbols

A simple but effective extension that allows, via the Ctrl shortcuts - Shift - O to have the list of functions and classes of a PHP file. Essential:)

Extension [PHP Symbols Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=linyang95.php-symbols)
## Log File Highlighter

Extension absolutely essential when you have to read log files. Whether it's system logs or Apache logs.

Extension [Log File Highlighter Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=emilast.LogFileHighlighter)
## MDTools

An extension that I created several years ago and which still serves me today. It is essentially a compilation of Visual Studio Code snippets for Prestashop that save me time. Don't hesitate if you want me to add or contribute to it!

I use it to develop my [Prestashop Addons](https://constantin-boulanger.fr/en/best-modules-prestashop/) !

Extension [MDTools](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=constantin-boulanger-code.mdtools)

These are the extensions I use at least once a day. I have a few for WordPress and other functions but I rarely use them! :)

If you have more to offer, don't hesitate!

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