What is VS code and How to install it?

 

Here’s a clear and beginner-friendly explanation of VS Code and a step-by-step installation guide 👇

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✅ What is VS Code?

VS Code (Visual Studio Code) is a free, lightweight, and powerful code editor developed by Microsoft.
It is used by programmers to write, edit, and debug code in many languages like Python, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, etc.

⭐ Key Features

• Free & Open-source
• Supports many programming languages
• Extensions to add features (Python, C++, Themes, Git, etc.)
• Built-in Terminal
• Smart code suggestions (IntelliSense)
• Debugging tools
• Works on Windows, macOS, Linux

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🖥️ How to Install VS Code (Windows)

Step 1: Download VS Code

1. Go to the official website:
   👉 https://code.visualstudio.com
2. Click Download for Windows.

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Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Double-click the downloaded file:
   VSCodeSetup.exe
2. Click I Accept the Agreement → Next
3. Choose Installation Location → Next
4. Important: Tick these options:
   • ✔ Add “Open with Code” to File Explorer
   • ✔ Add to PATH
5. Click Install.

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Step 3: Open VS Code

After installation, launch VS Code.

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🧩 Step 4: Install Extensions (Important)

For Python:

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (left sidebar)
3. Search Python → Install
4. Search Pylance → Install

For C/C++:

Search C/C++ → Install

For HTML/CSS/JS:

Search Live Server → Install

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🎉 VS Code is Ready to Use!

You can now:

• Create files
• Run Python/C/C++ programs
• Work with projects
• Use Git

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If you want, I can also show: ✅ How to run Python in VS Code
✅ How to run C/C++ in VS Code
✅ Essential shortcuts
Just tell me!