Visual Studio Code Terminal vs iTerm2

Developers should use the Visual Studio Code Terminal for seamless integration of command-line workflows into their coding environment, such as running build scripts, managing version control (e meets developers should use iterm2 when working extensively in the terminal on macos, as it improves efficiency with features like split panes for multitasking, robust search, and mouseless copy-paste. Here's our take.

Visual Studio Code Terminal

Nice Pick

Developers should use the Visual Studio Code Terminal for seamless integration of command-line workflows into their coding environment, such as running build scripts, managing version control (e

Pros

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• Related to: visual-studio-code, command-line-interface

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

iTerm2

Developers should use iTerm2 when working extensively in the terminal on macOS, as it improves efficiency with features like split panes for multitasking, robust search, and mouseless copy-paste

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for DevOps, backend development, and system administration tasks where terminal usage is frequent, offering better performance and customization than the default Terminal app
• Related to: command-line-interface, shell-scripting

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Visual Studio Code Terminal if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use iTerm2 if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for devops, backend development, and system administration tasks where terminal usage is frequent, offering better performance and customization than the default terminal app over what Visual Studio Code Terminal offers.

The Bottom Line

Visual Studio Code Terminal wins

Developers should use the Visual Studio Code Terminal for seamless integration of command-line workflows into their coding environment, such as running build scripts, managing version control (e