Code Development

Microsoft's C/C++ Extension Restriction in VS Code Forks: Implications for Open-Source Development

Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change by restricting the use of its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to only its official products. This decision has...

Microsoft's Restriction of C/C++ Extension in VS Code: Implications for Developers and Open Source Ecosystem

Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change by restricting its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to operate exclusively within its own products. This move...

Microsoft's C/C++ Extension Restriction: Impact on VS Code Forks and Developer Ecosystem

Introduction In early April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change to its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code), effectively blocking its functionality in unofficial forks such...

Microsoft's C/C++ Extension Lockdown: Implications for Open Source and Developer Freedom

Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change to its Visual Studio Code (VS Code) ecosystem by enforcing licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension. This move has sparked...