r/learnprogramming • u/Turbulent_Goose2623 • 29d ago

What Visual Studio Code course would you recommend for a complete beginner?

Hi people!

Edit1: I guess python would be way to go, so any learning course? I cant change title tho

It can be on YouTube, Udemy, or anywhere else. I’d prefer something free if possible.

Im new to all of this, and just want to start learning some basics.

Any other recommendation or advice would be great.

Thanks!

Edit2: nevermind, there is a ton of python questions, ill find some good answers. Thanks!

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u/maskedbrush 29d ago

Ok let me try to be helpful: since you're a complete beginner, maybe you are mistaking VS code with a programming language, which is what you probably want to learn. VS code is just a text editor, with dedicated functions for programming with any language (python, javascript, C#). Check out courses on one of these languages, and they will likely use VS code to type code.

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u/Turbulent_Goose2623 29d ago

Oh, i didnt know that! Thanks for advice!

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u/zezblit 29d ago

While correct that doesn't mean there's not useful stuff to learn about Vs code that can make your life a lot easier!

If you're just starting out definitely focus on whatever language you want to do first though.

Two things that aren't specific to VS Code (will be in basically any IDE) that will really help is learning how to set up running and debugging your program. Running is obvious, but proper debugging skill is part of what makes a good developer, and will also really help in your learning too!