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Does anyone still choose Sublime over VS Code? I wonder what plugins I'd miss from a frontend dev perspective.


I sometimes do, sublime is a significantly faster and sometimes that works with my "though" process better than vscode. Pretty much, I use sublime text when I want to do something fast, and vscode when I want maximum compatibility.


I tried out VS Code after using Sublime for a while, and almost immediately switched back. I may have liked it if I used it more, but VS Code felt comparatively slow, and it seemed like there are a ton of tiny UI elements scattered in every corner, all trying to get your attention about something.


I use Sublime for editing and formatting large CSV/JSON files. It’s much faster than VSCode which I find freezes for my use cases.


Yes. VS Code is too damn slow.


Just tried ST4 over the weekend and decided to switch from VSCode. Basically got everything set up exactly the same, but ST4 feels a lot better/faster.


i begrudgingly use VSCodium at work because they don't have a licence for sublime text and they probably wouldn't buy one if i asked. i swear it takes me twice as long to do things but maybe with time i will get more used to it.

one thing i do like about it is how easy it is to create split screen documents just by dragging then to the edge of the screen


ST licensing terms have always allowed you to use your personal license at your dayjob too.

"Using a Personal License at Work": https://www.sublimehq.com/sales_faq


dam! thats great. thank you




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