Overview
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Learn the essential features of Visual Studio Code through a comprehensive 23-minute tutorial designed for newcomers to the development industry. Discover how to set up and navigate VS Code for the first time, then explore the powerful free AI Copilot features that can accelerate your coding workflow. Master fundamental keyboard shortcuts and the command palette to boost your productivity, while learning how to customize your development environment with color themes, custom fonts, and ligatures. Practice using Emmet tag triggers for faster HTML coding, implement multiple cursor techniques for efficient text editing, and utilize the markdown live preview feature. Explore split panel editing capabilities and automatic code indenting and formatting tools that will streamline your development process. Gain hands-on experience with the core VS Code features that professional developers rely on daily, setting a solid foundation for your programming journey.
Syllabus
0:00 Intro
1:59 First Open
3:22 Free Agentic AI Copilot Features
7:21 Keyboard Shortcuts & Command Palette
10:17 Customizing Your VS Code
11:54 Color Theme
14:39 Custom Fonts & Ligatures
16:05 Emmet Tag Triggers
17:42 Next Matching Selection Multiple Cursors
18:17 Markdown Live Preview
19:12 Split Panel Editing
19:56 Automatic Indenting / Formatting
Taught by
LearnWebCode