Microsoft’s open source Visual Studio Code is slated for performance improvements and a design refresh in the coming year. The 2019 project roadmap for the code editor also includes security improvements and sought-after new features.

The builders of Visual Studio Code will also be working toward more predictable startup times, which could be accomplished by loading less code on startup and implementing a new, more-scalable tree widget for adoption across the workbench.

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The team also plans to make it easier to identify extensions that negatively impact performance. Accessibility is another fundamental goal.

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