Stripping the Telemetry: How VSCodium Handles the VS Code Build Process
VSCodium isn't a fork, but a build process. Learn how it strips proprietary telemetry and branding from the VS Code source to provide a truly open-source editor.
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VSCodium isn't a fork, but a build process. Learn how it strips proprietary telemetry and branding from the VS Code source to provide a truly open-source editor.
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