Why I stripped my VS Code setup to the bare minimum

Most developers over-customize their VS Code setup. Themes. Fonts. Extensions. Icons. Animations Before they even write a line of code, they’ve already spent 30 minutes “configuring productivity.” I used to be the same until I stripped my setup to the bare minimum. Now my VS Code has: - 1 theme (Fleet UI) - 1 font (JetBrains Mono) - 4 extensions: Python, Prettier, Color Highlight, and React snippets That’s it. The result? - Fewer distractions - Faster startup time - Complete focus on building The best productivity hack isn’t another extension. It’s removing the ones that pull your attention away. A clean workspace means a clear mind. 👉 Do you prefer a minimal or fully customized editor setup? #webdevelopment #softwareengineering #codingproductivity #vscode #buildinpublic

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