After 30 years of coding, most AI assistants disappoint. Roo Code for VS Code actually gets it right – understands your whole codebase, not just files, and helps without getting in the way.
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Looking at using a coding assistant?
If you work in VS Code, the one that stands out for me is Roo Code.
I’ve been writing code for over 30 years, and I’ve tried my share of tools that promise to make life easier. Most fall short. They’re either too clunky, too expensive, or they don’t actually understand what you’re trying to do.
Roo Code is different.
It checks all the boxes I care about. It integrates seamlessly with VS Code, so there’s no awkward context switching or learning curve. It understands your codebase, not just individual files. And it actually helps you write better code faster, without getting in your way.
I’m not saying it’s perfect. No tool is. But if you’re spending your days in VS Code and you want something that genuinely improves your workflow, Roo Code is worth a serious look.
It’s not about replacing your skills. It’s about amplifying them. And after three decades of doing this work, I can tell the difference between hype and something that actually delivers.
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