[DL.LD.6] Leverage extensible development tools

Category: RECOMMENDED

Extensible software development tools, primarily integrated development environments (IDEs) or text editors, can be augmented with plugins or extensions. These plugins enhance the functionalities of the software, allowing for improved and tailored developer experiences.

Choose development tools that work well with your primary programming languages and technologies in your stack. Choosing a widely adopted IDE or text editor enables leveraging support communities and extension ecosystems. Teams should be encouraged to experiment with and adopt plugins that enhance code quality, simplify integrations, or speed up routine tasks. Over time, curate a list of preferred, approved extensions that align with your DevOps objectives and security requirements. Verify that there is a process in place for regularly updating these tools and extensions to benefit from the latest improvements and security patches.

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