Master the VS Code editor and extensions
VS Code is a free, open-source code editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux that combines a fast editor, built-in Git, an AI coding agent, and a large extension marketplace into one tool.
Install VS Code on macOS with Apple silicon or Intel, then add the code shell command so you can open any folder from the terminal with code .
Install VS Code on Linux using the official package for your distribution. Covers Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, Arch, and Snap with verification steps for each.
Set up VS Code from a fresh install: enable Auto Save, pick a theme, install key extensions, sign in to GitHub Copilot, and build your first project.
Remove VS Code and all user data from Windows, macOS, and Linux. Covers standard uninstall, clean uninstall, and what to back up before deleting.
Compare Visual Studio IDE and Visual Studio Code. Learn which tool fits your workflow, language, and platform.
Learn the six main areas of the VS Code window so you can find any tool, view, or control in seconds.
The Command Palette is the fastest way to run any VS Code command from the keyboard. Learn to open it, search commands, and build keyboard-first habits.
Split your editor into multiple panes, arrange them in a grid, and manage tabs efficiently. See multiple files at once without switching windows.
Stop losing unsaved changes. Turn on VS Code auto save with one menu click or a settings.json entry, and choose the save timing that fits your workflow.
Twenty VS Code color themes worth trying in 2026, with verified publishers, exact extension identifiers, style notes, and practical tradeoffs.
Customize any VS Code keyboard shortcut using the Keyboard Shortcuts editor or by editing keybindings.json directly. Add, change, and remove shortcuts safely.
