Install Visual Studio Code ‐ Windows - simon-sai/selenium-appium-java GitHub Wiki

Step 1: Download Visual Studio Code

  1. Visit the official Visual Studio Code website:
  1. Choose the Windows version:
  • On the download page, select the Windows version (usually marked as "Windows 64-bit"). This will download an .exe installer.

Step 2: Install Visual Studio Code

  1. Run the installer:
  • After the download is complete, locate the .exe file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to start the installation process.
  1. Agree to the license agreement:
  • The setup wizard will appear. Read through the license agreement, check the box to accept the terms, and click Next.
  1. Choose the installation location:
  • By default, VS Code will install in C:\Program Files\Microsoft VS Code\. You can leave this as it is or change the location by clicking Browse. Once you're ready, click Next.
  1. Select additional tasks:
  • The next screen allows you to select additional options. It's recommended to enable the following:
    • Add Open with Code action to Windows Explorer file context menu: Allows you to open files in VS Code directly from the right-click menu in Windows Explorer.
    • Add Open with Code action to Windows Explorer directory context menu: Lets you open entire folders with VS Code from the right-click menu.
    • Register Code as an editor for supported file types: Makes VS Code the default editor for certain file types.
    • Add to PATH (available after restart): Ensures that you can use VS Code from the command line. This is especially useful for developers. Once you've made your selections, click Next.
  1. Complete the installation:
  • Review your choices and click Install to start the installation process. This might take a few minutes.
  1. Launch Visual Studio Code:
  • Once the installation is complete, check the box that says Launch Visual Studio Code, then click Finish. VS Code will open automatically.

Step 3: Verify Installation

  1. Open the command line:
  • To confirm that Visual Studio Code is correctly added to your system’s PATH, open Command Prompt or PowerShell. Run the command:

    code . If VS Code opens the current directory in the editor, the installation was successful.

Step 4: Install recommended extensions

  • You can install extensions from the Extensions Marketplace. To do this, click on the Extensions icon on the left sidebar (or press Ctrl + Shift + X).

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  • Cucumber: image

  • Test Runner: image

Visual Studio Code is now installed and ready to use on your Windows system. Happy coding!