Course Overview: Visual Studio Code
Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Visual Studio Code (VS Code), a popular, lightweight, and powerful code editor developed by Microsoft. Students will learn how to set up, customize, and use VS Code for various programming tasks. The course covers essential features, extensions, debugging, version control integration, and productivity tips to help students get the most out of this versatile tool.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Install and configure Visual Studio Code.
Navigate the VS Code interface and utilize its core features.
Customize the editor to suit their development workflow.
Use extensions to enhance functionality.
Debug code effectively within VS Code.
Integrate version control systems like Git.
Optimize their workflow with productivity tools and keyboard shortcuts.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Visual Studio Code
Overview of Visual Studio Code
Installing VS Code on different operating systems
Understanding the VS Code interface (activity bar, side bar, editor group, status bar)
Setting up your first project
Module 2: Basic Features and Configuration
Opening and managing files and folders
Basic editing features (syntax highlighting, code completion, snippets)
Customizing the editor (themes, settings, keybindings)
Installing and managing extensions
Module 3: Advanced Editing Features
Multi-cursor editing and selection
Code navigation and refactoring
Using IntelliSense for code completion
Working with integrated terminal
Module 4: Extensions and Customization
Popular extensions for different languages and frameworks
Customizing the workspace with extensions
Creating and using custom snippets
Configuring settings for specific languages
Module 5: Debugging in Visual Studio Code
Introduction to the debugger
Setting breakpoints and stepping through code
Using the debug console and watch expressions
Debugging different languages (JavaScript, Python, etc.)
Module 6: Version Control Integration
Introduction to Git and version control in VS Code
Cloning repositories and managing branches
Committing, pushing, and pulling changes
Resolving merge conflicts within VS Code
Module 7: Productivity Tips and Tricks
Using command palette and keyboard shortcuts
Working with split views and multiple editors
Task automation with tasks.json
Integrating with other tools and services
Module 8: Advanced Features and Workflows
Remote development and SSH integration
Using Live Share for real-time collaboration
Containerized development with Docker and VS Code
Working with REST APIs using REST Client extension
Module 9: Project Work and Case Studies
Hands-on project: Setting up and managing a project with VS Code
Real-world case studies of VS Code usage in professional environments
Peer review and feedback sessions
Assessment
Quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning.
Mid-course project to apply VS Code concepts.
Final project: Develop and manage a comprehensive project using VS Code.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of programming concepts.
Familiarity with at least one programming language.
Resources Provided
Course textbook and supplementary materials.
Access to online repositories and sample projects.
Online forums for discussion and support.