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2 Installing Visual Studio Code (User Guide with Visual Steps)
Installing Visual Studio Code is a straightforward process. This section provides clear, step-
by-step instructions to help beginners complete the installation successfully.
1.2.1 System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- RAM: Minimum 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
- Disk Space: At least 200 MB free
- Internet Connection: Required for download and extensions
1.2.2 Downloading Visual Studio Code
1. Open your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome)
2. Go to the official Visual Studio Code website
3. Click the Download button
4. Select your operating system:
- Windows (.exe)
- macOS (.dmg)
- Linux (.deb / .rpm)
1.2.3 Installation Steps (Windows)
1. Open the downloaded .exe file
2. Double-click to start the installer
3. Follow the setup wizard:
- Click Next
- Accept the license agreement
- Choose installation location
- Select additional options:
* Add to PATH
* Add “Open with Code”
* Create desktop icon
4. Click Install
5. Click Finish
1.2.4 Installation Steps (macOS)
1. Open the .dmg file
2. Drag VS Code into Applications
3. Open it
4. Confirm if prompted
1.2.5 Installation Steps (Linux)
Debian:
sudo dpkg -i code_*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
Red Hat:
sudo rpm -i code_*.rpm
Snap:
sudo snap install code --classic
1.2.6 Launching VS Code
- Start Menu (Windows)
- Applications (macOS)
- Terminal: code
1.2.7 Interface Overview
- Explorer
- Editor
- Terminal
- Extensions Panel
1.2.8 Installing Extensions
- Live Server
- Prettier
- ESLint
1.2.9 Verifying Installation
Create [Link] and add:
<h1>Hello World</h1>
1.2.10 Troubleshooting
- Restart if not opening
- Check PATH
- Check internet
Summary
You have successfully installed and configured Visual Studio Code.