diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 22689d115..55ae9bdb7 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -140,6 +140,7 @@ venv.bak/
 # VS Code
 /.vscode/**/*
 !/.vscode/settings.json
+!/.vscode/extensions.json
 
 # IntelliJ IDEA
 .idea/
diff --git a/.vscode/extensions.json b/.vscode/extensions.json
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..7dc2bc1ff
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.vscode/extensions.json
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+{
+  "recommendations": [
+    "elagil.pre-commit-helper", // Support for pre-commit hooks to enforce code quality
+    "josevseb.google-java-format-for-vs-code", // Google Java code formatter to follow the Google Java Style Guide
+    "ms-python.black-formatter", // Python code formatter using Black
+    "ms-python.flake8", // Flake8 linter for Python to enforce code quality
+    "ms-python.python", // Official Microsoft Python extension with IntelliSense, debugging, and Jupyter support
+    // "ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers", // Support for remote development with containers (Docker, Dev Containers)
+    // "ms-vscode-remote.vscode-remote-extensionpack", // Remote Development Pack for SSH, WSL, and Containers
+    "Oracle.oracle-java", // Oracle Java extension with additional features for Java development
+    "redhat.java", // Java support by Red Hat with IntelliSense, debugging, and code navigation
+    "shengchen.vscode-checkstyle", // Checkstyle integration for Java code quality checks
+    "streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker", // Spell checker for code to avoid typos
+    "vmware.vscode-boot-dev-pack", // Developer tools for Spring Boot by VMware
+    "vmware.vscode-spring-boot", // Spring Boot tools by VMware for enhanced Spring development
+    "vscjava.vscode-gradle", // Gradle extension for build and automation support
+    "vscjava.vscode-java-debug", // Debugging support for Java projects
+    "vscjava.vscode-java-dependency", // Java dependency management within VS Code
+    "vscjava.vscode-java-pack", // Java Extension Pack with essential Java tools for VS Code
+    "vscjava.vscode-java-test", // Java test framework for running and debugging tests in VS Code
+    "vscjava.vscode-spring-boot-dashboard", // Spring Boot dashboard for managing and visualizing Spring Boot applications
+    "vscjava.vscode-spring-initializr" // Support for Spring Initializr to create new Spring projects
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/DeveloperGuide.md b/DeveloperGuide.md
index 051f7eaf5..6bd4b6835 100644
--- a/DeveloperGuide.md
+++ b/DeveloperGuide.md
@@ -39,6 +39,16 @@ Stirling-PDF is built using:
 2. Install Docker and JDK17 if not already installed.
 
 3. Install a recommended Java IDE such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, or VSCode
+   1. Only VSCode
+      1. Open VS Code.
+      2. When prompted, install the recommended extensions.
+      3. Alternatively, open the command palette (`Ctrl + Shift + P` or `Cmd + Shift + P` on macOS) and run:
+
+        ```sh
+        Extensions: Show Recommended Extensions
+        ```
+
+      4. Install the required extensions from the list.
 
 4. Lombok Setup
 Stirling-PDF uses Lombok to reduce boilerplate code. Some IDEs, like Eclipse, don't support Lombok out of the box. To set up Lombok in your development environment:
@@ -594,7 +604,7 @@ dependencies {
 # Generate verification metadata with signatures and checksums
 ./gradlew clean dependencies buildEnvironment spotlessApply --write-verification-metadata sha256,pgp
 
-# Export the .keys file 
+# Export the .keys file
 ./gradlew --export-keys
 ```
 
@@ -613,4 +623,3 @@ dependencies {
    - Review the changes in `verification-metadata.xml` to ensure they match your dependency updates
 
 This ensures dependencies are properly verified and secure while maintaining transparency in the repository.
-