Databricks is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify the process of building data engineering pipelines and developing machine learning models. It offers a collaborative workspace that enables users to work with data effortlessly, process it at scale, and derive insights rapidly using machine learning and advanced analytics.

On the other hand, Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a free, open-source editor by Microsoft, loaded with extensions for virtually every programming language and framework, making it a favorite among developers for writing and debugging code.