VSCode Basics

Question 1

Q: What is Visual Studio Code (VSCode)?

Answer 1

A: VSCode is a free, lightweight, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft with support for multiple languages and extensions.

Question 2

Q: How do you open a folder in VSCode?

Answer 2

A: Use File > Open Folder or press Cmd+K Cmd+O.

Question 3

Q: How do you open the command palette in VSCode?

Answer 3

A: Press Cmd+Shift+P.

Question 4

Q: What is the command to open a new file in VSCode?

Answer 4

A: Press Cmd+N.

Question 5

Q: How do you save a file in VSCode?

Answer 5

A: Press Cmd+S.

Question 6

Q: What is the shortcut to toggle the integrated terminal in VSCode?

Answer 6

A: Press Cmd+` (backtick).

Question 7

Q: How do you open the settings in VSCode?

Answer 7

A: Use Code > Preferences > Settings or press Cmd+,`.

Question 8

Q: How do you open the extensions marketplace in VSCode?

Answer 8

A: Click the Extensions icon in the sidebar or press Cmd+Shift+X.

Question 9

Q: How do you install an extension in VSCode?

Answer 9

A: Search for the extension in the marketplace and click Install.

Question 10

Q: What is the shortcut to format code in VSCode?

Answer 10

A: Press Shift+Option+F.

Question 11

Q: How do you enable auto-save in VSCode?

Answer 11

A: Go to File > Auto Save or set “files.autoSave”: “afterDelay” in settings.

Question 12

Q: How do you change the default theme in VSCode?

Answer 12

A: Go to Code > Preferences > Color Theme or press Cmd+K Cmd+T.

Question 13

Q: What is the shortcut to comment/uncomment lines of code?

Answer 13

A: Press Cmd+/.

Question 14

Q: How do you split the editor in VSCode?

Answer 14

A: Press Cmd+.

Question 15

Q: How do you navigate between editor groups in VSCode?

Answer 15

A: Use Cmd+1, Cmd+2, etc.

Question 16

Q: What is the shortcut to search for files in VSCode?

Answer 16

A: Press Cmd+P.

Question 17

Q: How do you search for text within files in VSCode?

Answer 17

A: Press Cmd+Shift+F.

Question 18

Q: What is the shortcut to toggle the sidebar in VSCode?

Answer 18

A: Press Cmd+B.

Question 19

Q: How do you debug code in VSCode?

Answer 19

A: Click the Run and Debug icon in the sidebar or press F5.

Question 20

Q: How do you add a breakpoint in VSCode?

Answer 20

A: Click in the margin next to a line number or press F9.

Question 21

Q: How do you view the Git panel in VSCode?

Answer 21

A: Click the Source Control icon in the sidebar or press Cmd+Shift+G.

Question 22

Q: How do you stage changes in VSCode using Git?

Answer 22

A: In the Source Control panel, click the + icon next to the file.

Question 23

Q: What is the shortcut to open the file explorer in VSCode?

Answer 23

A: Press Cmd+Shift+E.

Question 24

Q: How do you open the settings.json file in VSCode?

Answer 24

A: Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P) and search for “Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)”.

Question 25

Q: What is the shortcut to zoom in or out in VSCode?

Answer 25

A: Press Cmd+= to zoom in, Cmd+- to zoom out.