Actually VScode is just a text editor, not an IDE like Visual Studio. I find VScode doesn't slow down as files grow much like happens in Atom.

I installed VScode on both Windows and Linux from the day it became available. To date I've had zero issues with this editor on either of the platforms. The editor is fast, doesn't get in the way and has great git integration. I get it , people are suspicious of Microsoft and their products but this editor is a home run for the development community. At least give VScode a try before moving on. Thanks. Steve