Getting Started with Visual Studio Code

2016/06/301 min read
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Table of Contents

  1. Use Command Prompt in Visual Studio Code
  2. Go to File with Ctrl P
  3. Reference
  4. List of Useful Extensions for Visual Studio Code
  5. List of Useful Commands in Visual Studio Code

Introduction

Visual Studio Code is a powerful, lightweight code editor with many useful shortcuts and extensions. This post covers some basic tips to help you get started.

Use Command Prompt in Visual Studio Code

You could right-click the folder, then click "Open in Command Prompt", or try the following keyboard shortcut in Visual Studio Code.

Ctrl Shift `

Go to File with Ctrl P

Use Ctrl P to quickly go to a file and open it.

Reference

  • Key Bindings for Visual Studio Code

List of Useful Extensions for Visual Studio Code

  • Visual Studio Team Service

List of Useful Commands in Visual Studio Code

Conclusion

Visual Studio Code offers a range of keyboard shortcuts, extensions, and commands that make development faster and more efficient. Explore the editor further to discover more features that suit your workflow.