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# Code
[Code][code] is an open source build of [a popular][vscode] GUI text editor.
## Use Cases
Code can be used to:
- Navigate graphical file trees entirely with the mouse
- Provide an editor for non-vim users as needed
- Perform a myriad of common command line operations through a point-click GUI
You should not use Code if:
- You want to learn how compilers, git, find, grep, and other software work
- You want to learn [vim](/vim), the standard text editor
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## Usage
Once Code is installed, run `make code-extensions` to install the extensions I use.
[code]: https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/x86_64/code/
[vscode]: https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode