VS Code now works on Macs with M1 chips without the need for emulation with Rosetta. This is great news for Mac users who have upgraded to the newer M1 hardware. Previously, users had to rely on emulation to run VS Code on their M1 machines, which sometimes resulted in performance issues and reduced battery life.
Thanks to the efforts of the community in self-hosting with the Insiders build and providing valuable feedback, the VS Code team has been able to optimize the application for M1 chips. This optimization has led to significant improvements in performance and battery life when running VS Code on Macs with M1 chips.
I personally have been using VS Code on my Mac with an M1 chip, and the difference in performance is noticeable. The application feels snappier and more responsive, and I have experienced smoother coding sessions. Additionally, I have observed that the battery life is improved, allowing me to work for longer periods without needing to plug in my laptop.
It’s worth mentioning that the VS Code team has been actively addressing any issues or bugs reported by users during this optimization process. They have been quick to release updates and fixes, ensuring that the experience of using VS Code on Macs with M1 chips continues to improve.
Yes, VS Code now works natively on Macs with M1 chips, providing better performance and longer battery life compared to running it through emulation with Rosetta. This is a great development for Mac users who rely on VS Code for their coding and development tasks.