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Get familiar with Visual Studio Code and learn how to code faster with AI.
Getting started
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Code in any language
Write code in your favorite programming language.
Version control
Built-in support for git and many other source control providers.
Debugging
Debug your code without leaving your editor.
Testing
Run automated tests and view test coverage to validate your code.
Code anywhere
Use a container, remote machine, or WSL as your development environment.
Videos
Watch the introduction videos to learn more.
Top Extensions
Enable additional languages, themes, debuggers, commands, and more. VS Code's growing community shares their secret sauce to improve your workflow.
Privacy
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