VS Code Basics
Why VS Code?
Section titled “Why VS Code?”VS Code is a lightweight editor with strong extension support and great debugging tools.
Initial setup
Section titled “Initial setup”- Install VS Code and sign in to sync settings.
- Enable auto-save if you prefer fast iteration.
- Configure format-on-save for consistent code style.
Recommended extensions
Section titled “Recommended extensions”- Prettier (formatting)
- ESLint (linting)
- GitLens (Git visibility)
- Error Lens (inline errors)
- Tailwind CSS IntelliSense (if using Tailwind)
Daily workflow
Section titled “Daily workflow”- Use integrated terminal for project commands.
- Split editor for side-by-side coding and docs.
- Use global search to navigate large codebases quickly.
Useful shortcuts
Section titled “Useful shortcuts”- Command Palette:
Cmd + Shift + P - Toggle terminal:
Ctrl + ` - Quick file open:
Cmd + P - Global search:
Cmd + Shift + F
Key takeaway
Section titled “Key takeaway”A clean editor setup saves time every day. Keep your extension list focused and avoid unnecessary tooling noise.