Software development can be daunting due to the multitude of tools available, including code editors like Visual Studio Code (VS Code), which is widely favored for its extensive features and user-friendly interface. Unlike general text editors such as Microsoft Word, code editors are tailored for writing and editing code, offering features that facilitate programming and maintain consistency across team projects. The choice of code editor often depends on personal preferences and the programming languages being used, with specialized editors like Webstorm catering to specific languages such as JavaScript. VS Code supports numerous languages and is popular among developers at Couchbase, who provide a walkthrough for downloading and installing it. Users can create projects, write code, and utilize extensions like Live Server to preview their work locally. The blog concludes by hinting at future discussions on sharing code using version control and GitHub.