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Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.
Snaps are discoverable and installable from the Snap Store, an app store with an audience of millions.
On Debian 9 (Stretch), snap can be installed directly from the command line:
To install Visual Studio Code, simply use the following command:
Browse and find snaps from the convenience of your desktop using the snap store snap.
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