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Pharmasift Part I
Frontend
Beginner
5. Setup VS Code
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is an excellent code editor that provides a seamless development experience. Let's set up VS Code for your PharmaSift project:
Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code
If you haven't already, download and install Visual Studio Code.
Step 2: Open Your PharmaSift Project in VS Code
Launch VS Code.
Use the menu option
File > Open Folder
and navigate to yourpharmasift
project directory. Select the folder and click "Open."
Step 3: Install Extensions (Optional)
VS Code supports extensions that enhance its functionality. Some recommended extensions for web development include:
Live Server: For real-time preview and local server functionality.
HTML CSS Support: Enhances HTML and CSS autocompletion.
Prettier - Code Formatter: For code formatting. To install an extension:
Click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window.
Search for the extension and click "Install."
Step 5: Explore VS Code Features
Familiarize yourself with VS Code's features, such as the integrated terminal, version control (Git integration), and extensions.
Next Steps:
With VS Code set up for your PharmaSift project, you're ready to dive into coding and making your first commits. In the next chapter, we'll guide you through the process of initializing a Git repository locally.
Head over to Chapter 6 for the next steps in building PharmaSift!
Fantastic! Let's continue building PharmaSift with the power of Visual Studio Code!