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 VS Code is a new choice of tool that combines the simplicity of a code editor with what developers need for their core edit-build-debug cycle. It is the first editor and first cross platform tool in the Visual Studio family of products.
 
-Code incorporates Visual Studio's world class editing and debugging experiences whlie integrating with your existing tool chain. A rich extensibility model and ecosystem provides support for a broad array of languages and tools that integrate seamlessly with Code.
+Code incorporates Visual Studio's world class editing and debugging experiences while integrating with your existing tool chain. A rich extensibility model and ecosystem provides support for a broad array of languages and tools that integrate seamlessly with Code.
 
-The VSCode repository is where the Code team does development. We encourage you to follow along, take part in the discussion, submit issues, suggest a feature, or create a pull request!
+The vscode repository is where the Code team does development. We encourage you to follow along, take part in the discussion, submit issues, suggest a feature, or create a pull request!
 
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