Development environments are not neutral. They suggest, sort, highlight, complete and remind. Over time this becomes more than convenience: the tool influences how problems are broken down and decisions are prepared.
VS Code stands in for modern work environments here. Extensions, terminal, search, Git and AI assistance sit close together. That can speed up work, but it can also make people react faster than they understand.
The productive answer is not rejection, but awareness. Good systems support focus, keep traces visible and do not hide technical decisions.