How to Download and setup vs code ?

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• How to Download and setup vs code ?
  • Table of Contents
  • Download and Install
  • Add to PATH (Optional)
  • Launch Visual Studio Code
  • Additional Resources

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Download and Install

1. Download Visual Studio Code:

   • Visit the official Visual Studio Code Download Page.
   • Select your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) to download the appropriate installer.

2. Install Visual Studio Code:

   • Windows: Run the downloaded .exe file and follow the setup wizard.
   • macOS: Open the downloaded .zip file and drag the Visual Studio Code app to the Applications folder.
   • Linux:
     • For Debian/Ubuntu:

       sudo apt update
       sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https wget
       wget -q https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
       sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/vscode stable main"
       sudo apt update
       sudo apt install code

Add to PATH (Optional)

• Windows: During installation, you can select the option to add Visual Studio Code to your system's PATH.
• macOS:
  • Open Visual Studio Code.
  • Press Cmd+Shift+P to open the Command Palette.
  • Type shell command and select Install 'code' command in PATH.
• Linux: If not added automatically, you can add Visual Studio Code to the PATH using your shell's configuration file.

Launch Visual Studio Code

• Windows/macOS/Linux: After installation, you can launch Visual Studio Code:
  • From the Start menu (Windows), Applications folder (macOS), or application menu (Linux).
  • Or, open the terminal and type:

    code

Additional Resources

• Extensions Marketplace: Enhance your coding experience by exploring the VS Code Extensions Marketplace.
• Documentation: Check out the official VS Code Documentation for more in-depth tutorials and guides.
• Community Support: Join the Visual Studio Code Community to connect with other developers.

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