Extensions Glossary

Browse 3 extensions terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Extensions Terms

Code Plugin: A plugin or extension that adds functionality to a coding tool, runtime, or platform, such as custom lint rules, editor features, generators, or build hooks....
VS Code Extension: An extension package that adds features, integrations, or language support to Visual Studio Code. In tooling culture, VS Code extensions are the main way the...
VS Code Marketplace: The catalog and distribution platform where Visual Studio Code extensions are published and discovered. In editor tooling culture, the marketplace is the...