Master the VS Code editor and extensions
Open and use the VS Code Testing view and Test Explorer to discover, organize, and run tests without leaving the editor. Learn what the beaker icon does and how to set up your first test extension.
Create and configure a tasks.json file in VS Code to run build scripts, linters, tests, and custom automation from inside the editor. Learn task types, problem matchers, and keyboard shortcuts.
Set a default build task in VS Code so Ctrl+Shift+B runs your compiler, linter, or build script instantly. Configure tasks.json with the build group and isDefault flag.
Attach problem matchers to VS Code tasks so compiler and linter errors appear in the Problems panel as clickable entries. Use built-in matchers or write your own.
Create VS Code compound tasks with dependsOn, choose parallel or sequential execution, and configure background tasks so dependent workflows can detect readiness.
A folder is a project directory. A VS Code workspace is one or more open folders with settings, tasks, launch configurations, and saved editor state.
Add multiple project folders to one VS Code window, save them as a .code-workspace file, and configure shared settings, tasks, and debugging across all folders.
The .vscode folder stores your project's workspace settings, debug configurations, tasks, and extension recommendations. Learn what each file does, when to commit it, and how to create them.
Commit portable workspace settings, extension recommendations, debug configurations, and tasks so teammates can use the same reviewed VS Code project setup.
Create an extensions.json file in your project's .vscode folder so teammates can review and install the extensions needed for that workspace.
Workspace Trust protects you from automatic code execution when you open an unfamiliar project. Learn what Restricted Mode disables, how to trust a folder, and when to override extension trust.
Use VS Code variables like ${workspaceFolder}, ${file}, and ${env:NAME} to write portable settings, tasks, and launch configurations that work across machines and operating systems.
