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Visual Studio Code for Web Developers

1h 21m 17s
English
Paid

Unlock the full potential of your web development workflow with Visual Studio (VS) Code, praised for its efficiency and robust features. In this course, dive deep into harnessing this powerful editor from Microsoft to boost your productivity on web projects.

Course Overview

Join Joe Marini as he introduces you to the essentials of VS Code. Begin with understanding the user interface and basic editing functionalities. Progress to personalizing your editor experience through customized settings, personalized keyboard shortcuts, and snippet management. Discover how to enhance your development process by integrating extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace. Furthermore, explore how VS Code efficiently manages folders and file collections, and grasp the IntelliSense feature for smarter coding practices.

Key Topics Covered

  • Installing Visual Studio Code: A step-by-step guide to setting up VS Code on your machine.
  • The VS Code User Interface: Navigate and utilize the interface for optimal code editing.
  • Built-in Git Integration: Learn how to seamlessly work with Git repositories within VS Code.
  • Customizing VS Code: Personalize your editor to suit your workflow.
  • Configuring Preferences: Tailor your settings for a more efficient coding environment.
  • Setting Keyboard Shortcuts: Enhance productivity with custom shortcuts.
  • Utilizing Extensions: Extend VS Code's functionality with extensions.
  • Working with Snippets: Increase coding efficiency using pre-defined code snippets.
  • Editing Techniques: Explore methods like editing different parts of the same file concurrently.
  • Multiple Selections: Master multiple text selection for faster modifications.
  • Interacting with JSON Files: Understand the integration and manipulation of JSON files in VS Code.

Advanced Features

Delve into advanced code editing features such as automatic formatting, part of VS Code's suite of tools aimed at streamlining your coding tasks. Whether you are managing large-scale projects or small scripts, these features are designed to support your coding excellence.

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#1: Welcome
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1
Welcome Demo
01:16
2
Using the exercise files
00:50
3
Installing Visual Studio VS Code
01:49
4
The VS Code UI
04:06
5
Basic editing
03:58
6
The integrated terminal
02:27
7
Integrated Source Control
04:01
8
Configuring preferences
05:12
9
Setting keyboard shortcuts
03:03
10
Using extensions
02:59
11
Essential extensions
05:46
12
Working with snippets
05:00
13
Color and icon themes
02:44
14
Files, folders, and projects
03:48
15
Side by side editing
01:51
16
IntelliSense
03:59
17
Finding and replacing
03:17
18
Editor features
03:27
19
Web code editing
07:30
20
Navigating code
02:24
21
Using multiple selections
03:50
22
JSON and schemas
07:07
23
Next steps
00:53
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites do I need before starting this course?
Before taking this course, a basic understanding of web development concepts and familiarity with coding is recommended. Since the course focuses on using Visual Studio Code, having some experience with code editors or IDEs would be beneficial. However, the course does start with foundational topics, such as installing Visual Studio Code and navigating the user interface, to help beginners get started.
What projects or exercises will I build in this course?
The course includes hands-on exercises that guide you through setting up and customizing Visual Studio Code for web development. While there are no specific large-scale projects outlined, you will work with exercise files that help you practice using the VS Code UI, integrated terminal, and source control, as well as configuring preferences and utilizing extensions.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is designed for web developers looking to enhance their workflow by using Visual Studio Code more effectively. It caters to both beginners who need an introduction to the tool and experienced developers interested in exploring advanced features like IntelliSense, snippets, and extensions to boost productivity.
How does the depth of this course compare to similar offerings?
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Visual Studio Code with a focus on practical skills for web development. It covers 23 lessons, starting from installation and basic editing to more advanced topics like using the integrated terminal, configuring preferences, and utilizing essential extensions. It offers a balance between foundational knowledge and advanced features that similar courses might not cover as thoroughly.
Does the course provide information on platforms other than Visual Studio Code?
The course is specifically focused on Visual Studio Code and does not cover other code editors or IDEs. It provides a detailed exploration of VS Code features, such as the user interface, built-in Git integration, and extensions, to optimize web development workflows.
What is not covered in this course that I might need to learn elsewhere?
The course does not delve into broader web development concepts or languages, such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, beyond how they relate to using Visual Studio Code. It also does not cover deployment processes or server-side development. These topics would need to be learned through other resources or courses.
How much time should I expect to commit to complete this course?
The course consists of 23 lessons. While the exact runtime is not specified, typical course durations at Lynda.com may vary. Given the number of lessons, students should plan to dedicate several hours to complete the course, including time spent on practice exercises and exploring the advanced functionalities of Visual Studio Code.