VS Code
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Download
Visit https://code.visualstudio.com/download
After downloading, install VS Code and open it. From now on, you can also open projects from the command line:
Terminal
code my-project
Extensions
There are many useful extensions for VS Code, and which one to install depends on your tech stack. Check the extensions marketplace for the most popular ones.
Shortcuts
To increase productivity, you should learn the most important shortcuts:
Shortcuts
CMD + P # search project filesCMD + Shift + P # execute commandsCMD + , # open VS Code settings
Commands
First, open the command pallette using
CMD + Shift + P. Then, type the command you want to execute, for example:Commands
> Toggle Block Comment> Restart Typescript Server> Format Document With ...> Emmet: Wrap with Abbreviation # wraps the selected HTML with the a new HTML tag
Github Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer for VS Code. It helps you write code faster by suggesting whole lines or entire functions right inside your editor. Follow this guide to install it.