Visual Studio Code is a modern code editor that provides the core code-debug-refactor development workflow while retaining the simplicity of a code editor. It also has the best Node.js debugger available and the best integrated Git experience of any editor. It’s truly my favorite piece of software ever created.
What VSCode lacks is native capacity for Salesforce development.
Enter ForceCode, an extension made (by me!) to enable Salesforce Development with Visual Studio Code. Every feature of ForceCode is made with simplicity in mind, to get you working with as little between you and results as possible. I use it daily.
ForceCode is gaining momentum, getting a great tweet from Greg Wester, Senior Product Manager for the @SalesforceDevs platform:
This is a really cool Salesforce Developer tool for Visual Studio Code by @johnaaronnelson https://t.co/50ORCWKa7u pic.twitter.com/4dMbOugaEn
— Greg Wester (@gwestr) August 31, 2016
To get started: open a folder, activate the ForceCode menu, and enter your Salesforce credentials. Now just create a file and start coding. ForceCode compiles as you type, providing inline errors in your code. Salesforce development can be that simple. It’s a piece of cake with ForceCode.
ForceCode is currently in beta and not feature complete. However, it’s updated regularly and feedback is encouraged.
The following features are currently supported:
- Execute Anonymous
- View Debug Logs
- Open / Retrieve a file
- Save / Compile / Deploy a file
- w/ line errors in the editor
- Works with Lightning Components
- Retrieve Package
- Bundle & Deploy Static Resource
Try it out for yourself!
