Visual Studio Code Editor

1. Setting Up Visual Studio Code:

VS Code is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows and quick to install and easy to set up, just a small download and you're ready to start coding in minutes. Download VS Code for macOS, Windows, or Linux using the link below:

https://code.visualstudio.com/download

Use the following link to install additional components like Git:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/additional-components

To uninstall Visual Studio Code, follow the instructions in the link bellow:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/uninstall

2. Getting started with VS Code:

The following link provides a tutorial for getting started with Visual Studio Code. It covers the main interface, customization options, essential editing features like IntelliSense and Code Actions, as well as how to run, debug code, and add language support through extensions:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/getting-started

This video tutorial walks you through setting up Visual Studio Code and provides an overview of its basic features:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/introvideos/basics

3. User Interface Overview in VS Code:

Visual Studio Code features a familiar layout with an explorer on the left for navigating files and folders, and an editor on the right for viewing and editing file contents. Use the following link for a full tutorial on the VS Code user interface:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/userinterface

4. Programming Language Support in VS Code: Getting Started with Python:

The following link provides information on programming language support in Visual Studio Code, including detailed guidance on using Python. VS Code supports hundreds of languages, with built-in support for JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML, and many more available through extensions in the Marketplace.

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/overview

For Python, the Microsoft Python extension turns VS Code into a powerful development environment. It supports features like autocomplete, IntelliSense, linting, debugging, and unit testing, and allows easy switching between Python environments (e.g., virtualenv, conda). You’ll also learn how to install Python, run code, and enhance completions with AI, through the following link:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/python

This Visual Studio Code tutorial shows how to edit and run a simple code snippet, highlighting key features. It also includes additional resources for exploring more advanced capabilities:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/introvideos/codeediting

5. Version Control: Using Git and GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code:

Visual Studio Code includes built-in Git support and integrated Source Control Management (SCM), allowing you to track changes, commit updates, and manage branches directly within the editor. You can also extend VS Code to work with other version control systems through extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace.

With GitHub Copilot, VS Code enhances your workflow by offering AI-powered assistance for writing commit messages, reviewing code changes, and editing across multiple files. Copilot supports a wide range of programming languages and frameworks beyond JavaScript and TypeScript. A free plan with limited completions and interactions is available for users without a subscription.

Use the links below to explore tutorials and learn how to use version control and GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/sourcecontrol/overview

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/getting-started

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/introvideos/versioncontrol

6. Debug code with Visual Studio Code:

Visual Studio Code offers robust debugging support, with built-in tools for JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, and additional language support available through extensions. The following link provides a tutorial on getting started with debugging in VS Code, including how GitHub Copilot can simplify the setup. It also features a video walkthrough of the basics:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/introvideos/debugging

7. Testing in VS Code with GitHub Copilot:

Visual Studio Code offers powerful testing tools, including automatic test discovery, debugging, and coverage reports. This tutorial explains how to get started with testing in VS Code, highlights popular extensions, and shows how GitHub Copilot can help generate tests and fix errors:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/debugtest/testing

Learn More:

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs

https://github.com/cavo789/vscode_tips