May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
21 minute read
Visual Studio Code, commonly known as VS Code, is a source code editor developed by Microsoft. It's a lightweight yet powerful tool that runs on your desktop and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. VS Code combines the simplicity of a text editor with many features typically found in more comprehensive Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), aiming to streamline the coding process and boost developer productivity. It has gained immense popularity among developers of all skill levels across a wide array of programming languages.
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Reading list
We've selected four books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Visual Studio Code.
Provides an in-depth look at Visual Studio Code, including how to use it to build web applications, mobile apps, and data science projects.
Guide to using Visual Studio Code for web development.
Practical guide to using Visual Studio Code for web development.
Guide to using Visual Studio Code for .NET development
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