Learning outcomes
- Explain how to install the current application from the official source.
- Complete the guided activity safely.
- Check that you can open the editor successfully.
Setup and Interface
Install Visual Studio Code
Learn to install the current application from the official source and open the editor successfully 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.
- Complete a safe installation and launch.
- 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 open the editor successfully, 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
Complete a safe installation and launch. The expected result is to open the editor successfully.