Learning outcomes
- Explain how to write descriptive relative and external links.
- Complete the guided activity safely.
- Check that you can navigate without broken paths.
HTML in VS Code
Links and Navigation
Learn to write descriptive relative and external links and navigate without broken paths 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.
- Connect three practice pages.
- 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 navigate without broken paths, 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
Connect three practice pages. The expected result is to navigate without broken paths.