Learning outcomes
- Explain how to create, rename and move project files carefully.
- Complete the guided activity safely.
- Check that you can keep the project coherent.
VS Code Workflow
Explorer and File Management
Learn to create, rename and move project files carefully and keep the project coherent in this beginner-friendly Visual Studio Code lesson.
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.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the intended practice workspace in Visual Studio Code and confirm its folder name and Workspace Trust state.
- Reorganise a practice asset without breaking paths.
- Save the relevant files and review the Problems panel, terminal, Source Control view or browser preview as appropriate.
- Check filenames, relative paths, console messages, keyboard use, mobile layout and privacy before continuing.
- Confirm that you can keep the project coherent, 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
Reorganise a practice asset without breaking paths. The expected result is to keep the project coherent.