💻 VS Code¶
Your code editor — the workshop where everything gets built.
What You'll Learn¶
VS Code (Visual Studio Code) is a free code editor made by Microsoft. Think of it as your digital workshop — it's where you write code, manage files, run terminals, and use AI assistants like GitHub Copilot.
How does VS Code fit in?
| Tool | What it is | Analogy |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code | The editor where you write and edit code | ☕ The kitchen where you cook |
| GitHub | Where your code is stored and shared online | ☕ The recipe book shared with the team |
| Git | The version control system that tracks changes | ☕ The changelog that records every recipe tweak |
| GitHub Copilot CLI | AI assistant in your terminal | ☕ A sous chef who helps via voice commands |
| Copilot Chat in VS Code | AI assistant inside the editor | ☕ A sous chef standing next to you in the kitchen |
Topics¶
| Topic | What it covers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| What is VS Code? | Overview, why it matters, how to install | ⚪ Coming Soon |
| Navigating VS Code | The interface — sidebar, editor, terminal, command palette | ⚪ Coming Soon |
| Simple Programming | Writing and running your first code in VS Code | ⚪ Coming Soon |
| Copilot Chat in VS Code | Using AI assistance inside the editor | ⚪ Coming Soon |
| The Big Picture | How VS Code connects with Git, GitHub, and Copilot CLI | ⚪ Coming Soon |