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VS Code: Productivity and Customization

Unlock the power of VS Code. This course will teach you to use VS Code to tailor your environment for your preferred programming language, manage source code effectively with Git, and debug code like a pro.

Michael Hoffman - Pluralsight course - VS Code: Productivity and Customization
by Michael Hoffman

What you'll learn

Are you ready for the thrill of delivering software with greater ease? It’s time to make VS Code your ultimate coding companion! In this course, VS Code: Productivity and Customization, you’ll learn to transform the way you develop, feeling more effective and productive with every line of code you write. First, you’ll explore how to search, install, and configure extensions in VS Code for your preferred programming language and style. Next, you’ll discover how to use VS Code for completing source code management tasks in Git, including creating branches and committing code. Finally, you’ll learn how to leverage VS Code for debugging run-time execution of your application, setting breakpoints and examining variable values. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of optimizing VS Code for maximum impact needed to deliver high-quality software and make your mark as a developer.

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About the author

Michael Hoffman - Pluralsight course - VS Code: Productivity and Customization
Michael Hoffman

Michael is a Senior Technical Architect at NVISIA. He's worked in technology for almost twenty years for a variety of clients across several different industries. He has a great passion for teaching and mentoring.

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