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Capacitor ❤️’s Ionic’s Visual Studio Code Extension

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Date Published
Author
Thomas Vidas
Word Count
794
Language
English
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Summary

The Ionic Visual Studio Code Extension offers several features for enhancing Capacitor projects, including line-by-line debugging capabilities directly within VS Code, which facilitates troubleshooting without needing to switch to other debugging tools. The extension also provides a migration tool that assists developers in transitioning from Cordova to Capacitor by identifying and replacing obsolete plugins and highlighting incompatible ones, with automated solutions for smoother transitions. Additionally, it simplifies the management of native project settings for Android and iOS by allowing easy modifications of bundle IDs, display names, and build numbers. For visual assets, it includes tools like cordova-res for generating correctly sized icons and splash screens, eliminating the need for external resources. The extension further supports running applications on various devices directly through VS Code, making it a versatile tool for developers working on Capacitor or other web-native projects.