Visual Studio Code

A free, open-source code editor with advanced JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python support.

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What is VS Code?

Visual Studio Code is a lightweight but powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It includes support for debugging and has a rich ecosystem of extensions.

Key Features

IntelliSense

Smart completions based on variable types, function definitions, and imported modules.

Debugging

Built-in debugger with breakpoints, call stacks, and inline value evaluation.

Extensions

Thousands of marketplace extensions for languages, themes, and productivity tools.

Version Control

Integrated Git support for commits, diffs, and branching directly within the editor.

Cloud Development

Remote container, SSH, and WSL development environments for cloud-first workflows.

Command Palette

Quick access to common workflows and commands via Ctrl+Shift+P

Common Use Cases

JavaScript/Web Dev

Leverage built-in TypeScript support, React Native tools, and live server preview.

Cloud Development

Remote development via containers, SSH, and Azure Dev Spaces integration.

Python Data Science

Integrated Python interpreter with Jupyter notebook support and debugging.

API Development

REST Client extension for testing and debugging APIs directly within the editor.

Legacy Code Modernization

Refactor old applications with built-in refactoring tools and linting.

Collaborative Coding

Live share with teammates using Visual Studio Live Share extension.

Getting Started

Quick Steps

  1. 1 Download from Official Site (Windows/Mac/Linux)
  2. 2 Install and open your first project folder with File > Open Folder
  3. 3 Install extensions for your tech stack via the Extensions Marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X)
  4. 4 Use Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) to execute common workflows
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