Can too many VS Code extensions slow down React development?
Yes. Installing many extensions can slow VS Code and add distracting configuration overhead. Install only what you actively use, and avoid turning editor setup into a hobby.
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Prettier for formatting, ESLint for catching errors, and an ES7+ React snippets extension for boilerplate. These three cover the essentials most React beginners need.
Set 'editor.formatOnSave' to true in your VS Code settings and select Prettier as the default formatter. Your code will be formatted automatically every time you save.
Very. ESLint catches unused variables, missing useEffect dependencies, and hooks rule violations as you type, which prevents a large share of beginner bugs.
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