Learning outcomes
- Explain how to use suggestions while reviewing generated code.
- Complete the guided activity safely.
- Check that you can work faster without accepting blindly.
VS Code Workflow
IntelliSense and Suggestions
Learn to use suggestions while reviewing generated code and work faster without accepting blindly 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 property and verify its effect.
- 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 work faster without accepting blindly, 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 property and verify its effect. The expected result is to work faster without accepting blindly.