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Installation and Navigation of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your understanding of the installation and navigation of Visual Studio Code (VS Code). Provide detailed explanations and examples where appropriate.

Questions: Installation of VS Code:

To install Visual Studio Code on Windows 11, follow these steps:

  1. Prerequisites: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for Visual Studio Code, which typically include Windows 7 or later and 64-bit processor.

  2. Download VS Code: Visit the official Visual Studio Code website (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and click on the "Download for Windows" button.

  3. Run the Installer: Once the download is complete, run the installer file (.exe) that you downloaded.

  4. Follow Installation Wizard: Follow the prompts in the installation wizard, selecting your desired installation options and agreeing to any terms and conditions.

  5. Complete Installation: Once the installation process is finished, Visual Studio Code will be ready to use on your Windows 11 system.

First-time Setup:

After installing Visual Studio Code, perform the following initial configurations:

  1. Select a Theme: Choose a theme that suits your preferences from the available options under File > Preferences > Color Theme.

  2. Install Extensions: Explore the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X) to search and install extensions that enhance your coding experience. For example, install the "Python" extension for Python development.

  3. Adjust Settings: Customize settings according to your preferences by navigating to File > Preferences > Settings. Here you can modify various aspects such as font size, tab size, and editor behavior.

User Interface Overview:

  • Activity Bar: Provides quick access to different views like Explorer, Search, Source Control, and Debug.
  • Side Bar: Contains various panels such as Explorer (for file navigation), Search (for searching within files), and Extensions (for managing extensions).
  • Editor Group: Displays open files in separate tabs within the editor area.
  • Status Bar: Shows information about the current file, Git branch status, and allows for changing language mode and encoding.

Command Palette:

The Command Palette in VS Code (accessible via Ctrl+Shift+P) allows users to execute commands and access features without using the mouse. Common tasks include:

  • Opening files (Ctrl+P followed by filename)
  • Running tasks (Tasks: Run Task)
  • Installing extensions (Extensions: Install Extensions)

Extensions in VS Code:

Extensions enhance the functionality of VS Code. Users can find, install, and manage extensions through the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X). Essential extensions for web development include:

  • "Live Server" for live preview of web pages
  • "ESLint" for JavaScript linting
  • "HTML CSS Support" for autocompletion and syntax highlighting

Integrated Terminal:

To open the integrated terminal, use the shortcut Ctrl+`. The advantages of using the integrated terminal include:

  • Seamless integration with the editor workflow
  • Access to command-line tools without leaving the editor environment
  • Ability to run tasks and scripts directly from the terminal

File and Folder Management:

Users can create, open, and manage files and folders in VS Code through the Explorer view (Ctrl+Shift+E). To navigate between files and directories efficiently, use shortcuts like Ctrl+P to open files by name and Ctrl+` to toggle the file navigator.

Settings and Preferences:

Users can find and customize settings in VS Code by navigating to File > Preferences > Settings. For example:

  • To change the theme, search for "Color Theme" and select your desired theme.
  • To adjust font size, search for "Font Size" and modify the value.
  • To customize keybindings, search for "Keybindings" and edit the keybindings.json file.

Debugging in VS Code:

To start debugging a simple program, follow these steps:

  1. Set breakpoints in your code by clicking on the gutter next to the line numbers.
  2. Open the Debug view (Ctrl+Shift+D) and click on the "Start Debugging" button.
  3. Use debugging features like stepping through code, inspecting variables, and viewing call stacks to troubleshoot issues.

Using Source Control:

To integrate Git with VS Code:

  1. Install Git on your system if you haven't already.
  2. Open a project folder in VS Code.
  3. Initialize a Git repository using the command git init in the integrated terminal or via the Source Control view.
  4. Make commits by staging changes and entering commit messages.
  5. Push changes to GitHub by configuring a remote repository and using the git push command.

Submission Guidelines:

Ensure your answers are well-structured, concise, and include relevant examples and instructions where applicable. Screenshots can be helpful for demonstrating specific steps or features. Cite any external references or sources used in your answers. Submission Guidelines:

  • Your answers should be well-structured, concise, and to the point.
  • Provide screenshots or step-by-step instructions where applicable.
  • Cite any references or sources you use in your answers.
  • Submit your completed assignment by 1st July

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