LEMON BLOG

If you use Visual Studio Code daily (or you manage developer machines in an organisation), this isn't the kind of advisory to brush off as "just another extension issue." Security researchers have flagged multiple vulnerabilities across widely used VS Code extensions, and the combined install base is enormous. When flaws show up in tools that sit inside your editor, the risk isn't just theoretical, because extensions often have access to your workspace files, local environment, tokens, and internal resources.

If you've ever built or thought about building a website that does more than just display static pages, chances are you've come across PHP. Despite being over two decades old, PHP is still a backbone of the web. It powers everything from personal blogs to massive enterprise applications. In this guide, we'll explore what makes PHP such a relevant choice today, look at the latest frameworks, discuss what you need to know before diving in, and go over the right tools and databases to pair with your projects.