| Metric | VS Code v1.84.1 (2023) | VS Code v1.97.1 (2025) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1,200 ms | 340 ms | 3.5x faster | | TypeScript project load | 8.2 seconds | 1.9 seconds | 4.3x faster | | Extension memory limit | 1.5 GB shared | 512 MB per extension | More stable | | Remote SSH stability | Occasional disconnects | Persistent WebSocket + QUIC | Zero drop | | AI inference (local) | None (cloud only) | 7B parameter local model | Offline ready |
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