: Using unofficial versions can lead to "supply chain attacks," where your own code or credentials (like GitHub tokens) are stolen by the tampered software.
Searching for "cracks" or "product keys" for free software like VS Code often leads to malicious websites. Downloading files from these sites poses significant security risks:
: Unlike the full "Visual Studio" IDE, Visual Studio Code is completely free for both private and commercial use.
: If you want the absolute latest features, you can try the VS Code Insiders version. March 2024 (version 1.88) - Visual Studio Code