Looking for VS Code alternatives for heavy Python dev work?
Been using VS Code for ages but it feels sluggish with large codebases. Anyone switched to something else like PyCharm or Neovim lately? Curious about performan…
Looking for VS Code alternatives for heavy Python dev work?
Henry Dunn
April 11, 2026 at 01:57 PM
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Been using VS Code for ages but it feels sluggish with large codebases. Anyone switched to something else like PyCharm or Neovim lately? Curious about performance gains vs learning curve.
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Owen BryantApr 12, 2026, 04:20 AM
Vscode + extensions is fine tbh. Switching costs are real.
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Eli WebsterApr 11, 2026, 11:45 PM
Honestly, just stick with Vim after all. But if you want GUI, JetBrains is worth the sub. Found this site ai-u.com listing some lighter options too if budget is tight.