I think they did a good job of writing a neutral comparison. Based on what it said, I think there's no reason for me to stop using VS Code right now, but I'll keep an eye on Theia and reconsider it my needs change.
So is "I runned to the shop and buyed a bottle of milk".
"Layout" is a noun made from a verb. Just say "how the views can be laid out". You can't make a verb out of a noun made from a verb. It makes my brainies ouchie.