Visual Studio Code for Mac Tutorials

Are you new to Visual Studio Code (VS Code)? Or are you looking to enhance your coding experience on a Mac? In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing VS Code on your Mac and show you how to install useful extensions to boost your productivity.

One of the advantages of using VS Code is its vast array of extensions. You can access the Extensions Marketplace by typing in the search bar or by clicking on the icon on the left side of your screen. With thousands of extensions available, ranging from simple syntax highlighting to environments that mimic a complete graphical user interface, you're sure to find something that makes your life easier.

To get started with VS Code on your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Download the right package for your system from the downloads page.

2. Open the terminal and type `$ code` to open VS Code.

3. You should see a confirming message telling you that “the Shell command code is successfully installed in PATH.”

4. To find the Command Palette, press Cmd+Shift+P and search for the command “Shell Command: Install ‘code’ command in PATH command.” Hit enter.

For Mac users, launching VS Code from the command line requires an extra step. You can follow additional instructions for the installation on macOS found here.

Once you have installed VS Code, you can open it from your command prompt by running the one-word command `code`.

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Visual Studio Code on your Mac and get started with using it. With its lightweight and versatile environment for writing and editing code, VS Code is a valuable tool for researchers, programmers, and students alike. We hope that you will find the tips and tricks in this article helpful in boosting your productivity and enjoying a smoother coding experience.

References

* Visual Studio Code documentation

* Microsoft GitHub repository

Visual studio code for mac tutorials