Fake Developer Mode 🎭

A VS Code extension that simulates realistic coding activity - automatically types code, runs fake terminal commands, and creates the perfect illusion of productive development. Great for presentations, demos, or just having fun!

✨ Features

🤖 Automatic Code Typing: Realistic typing simulation with human-like delays and occasional typos
💻 Multi-Language Support: JavaScript, Python, and Shell script snippets
🖥️ Fake Terminal Commands: Safe terminal simulation with realistic command outputs
⏱️ Smart Alternating: Automatically switches between typing and terminal phases every 10 seconds
🎯 Zero Risk: 100% safe simulation - never executes real commands
🎪 Perfect for Demos: Ideal for presentations, meetings, or entertainment

Usage

Commands

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and use:

Fake Dev: Start - Begin the fake developer simulation
Fake Dev: Stop - Stop all simulation activities

How It Works

Start the extension: Run the "Fake Dev: Start" command
Typing Phase: The extension opens an untitled file and starts typing realistic code snippets
Terminal Phase: Switches to a fake terminal showing command outputs
Continuous Loop: Alternates between typing and terminal indefinitely
Stop when done: Use "Fake Dev: Stop" to end the simulation

Configuration

Configure the extension behavior in your VS Code settings:

{
  "fakeDev.typingSpeedMin": 50,
  "fakeDev.typingSpeedMax": 200,
  "fakeDev.typoFrequency": 0.02,
  "fakeDev.terminalToggleInterval": 15,
  "fakeDev.enablePowerSaveBlocker": true,
  "fakeDev.logLevel": "info"
}

Settings Details

typingSpeedMin (default: 50): Minimum delay between keystrokes in milliseconds
typingSpeedMax (default: 200): Maximum delay between keystrokes in milliseconds
typoFrequency (default: 0.02): Probability of making a typo (0-0.2)
terminalToggleInterval (default: 15): Seconds to spend in each mode (typing/terminal)
enablePowerSaveBlocker (default: true): Prevent system sleep while active
logLevel (default: "info"): Logging verbosity ("off", "info", "debug")

Code Snippets

The extension includes realistic code snippets for:

JavaScript/TypeScript: API endpoints, React components, utility functions, authentication
Python: Web scraping, machine learning, data processing, Flask applications
Shell Scripts: System monitoring, deployment, backup, security auditing

Safety

This extension is completely safe:

✅ Never executes real terminal commands
✅ Uses a pseudoterminal for fake output only
✅ Only creates temporary untitled files
✅ No system modifications or file changes
✅ All outputs are simulated and harmless

License

This project is provided as-is for educational and entertainment purposes.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests to improve the extension.

Enjoy your fake developer session! 👨‍💻🚀

Fake Developer Mode

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