VS Code in Mac
I use VS Code in Mac for coding . In my new MacBook Pro m2 2022 , I think that using vs code uses battery life much . How much should my Mac last while using Vs code , messenger and safari browser ?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.4
IDEs can use power, yes. Xcode is not known for sipping battery.
Run some benchmarks with your usual activities, and plot your local trends.
Apple describes how they measure battery life on a related model here:
Somebody in the Visual Studio Code forum might be able to provide a comparison with their experience, as well.