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VS Code Setup

1. Install VSCode from their

  • Download from the official VS Code website
  • Choose your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Run the installer with default options
  • On windows, check the box to "Add to path" so the code works in the terminal

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2. Install the following extensions through the marketplace

Search for these in the Extensions Marketplace ( Mac: Cmd+Shift+X OR Win: Ctrl+Shift+X OR sidebar box icon):

  • PlatformIO IDE
  • Python
  • C/C++ Extension Pack
  • GitLens -- Git supercharged
  • indent-rainbow
  • Material Icon Theme

Add these in settings.json or via the GUI ( Mac: Cmd+, OR Win: Ctrl+, OR sidebar gear icon )

Enable format on save

"editor.formatOnSave": true

Turn on word wrap (optional)

"editor.wordWrap": "on"

4. Quick Usage Guide

Open a project

  • Open terminal → navigate to repo folder
  • Run:
code .
  • Or use File → Open Folder

Terminal in VS Code

  • Open with ( Mac: Ctrl+Shift+' OR Win: Ctrl+' OR bottom left gear icon )