Academy Essentials
Frequently Asked Questions
Resolve common beginner questions about VS Code, Live Server, Git and website code.
Why should I open a folder instead of one file?
A folder gives VS Code the project context needed for relative paths, workspace settings, source control and Live Server.
Why are my styles or images missing?
Check the saved filename, letter case, relative path and whether Live Server started from the intended project root.
Should I trust every downloaded workspace?
No. Review unfamiliar content in Restricted Mode before allowing code, tasks or extensions to run.
Does VS Code include Git?
VS Code includes Git integration, but Git itself must be installed and available on the computer.
Should passwords or tokens go into GitHub?
No. Keep credentials and sensitive configuration out of repositories and revoke anything exposed accidentally.
Why does JavaScript not run?
Check the script path, save status, browser console, loading order and exact error message before changing code.