JavaScript in VS Code

Events

Learn to respond to user input and create keyboard-compatible interaction in this beginner-friendly Visual Studio Code lesson.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain how to respond to user input.
  • Complete the guided activity safely.
  • Check that you can create keyboard-compatible interaction.

Before you begin

Use a non-sensitive practice folder, inspect unfamiliar code before trusting it, and never place passwords, tokens or private information in project files.

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Step-by-step instructions

  1. Open the intended practice workspace in Visual Studio Code and confirm its folder name and Workspace Trust state.
  2. Add a click handler to a practice button.
  3. Save the relevant files and review the Problems panel, terminal, Source Control view or browser preview as appropriate.
  4. Check filenames, relative paths, console messages, keyboard use, mobile layout and privacy before continuing.
  5. Confirm that you can create keyboard-compatible interaction, then create a clear commit, backup or saved checkpoint.
Ian's practical tip: Work in one named project folder, preview after small changes, read the actual error message and keep a recoverable version before broad edits.

Practical activity

Add a click handler to a practice button. The expected result is to create keyboard-compatible interaction.

Completion checklist