Learn how to download and install Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on your computer (Windows 10/11) in 2025. This step-by-step beginner-friendly tutorial will help you set up VS Code for coding in JavaScript, Python, C++, and more.
In this video, you'll learn:
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Where to download VS Code safely from the official website
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How to install VS Code properly on Windows with recommended
settings
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How to launch and use VS Code for the first time
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Recommended extensions to enhance your coding experience
Recommended VS Code Extensions:
Prettier
Code formatter that helps maintain consistent styling
ESLint
JavaScript linter that helps find and fix problems
Python
Official Python extension with IntelliSense and debugging
Live Server
Launch a local development server with live reload
For more coding setup tutorials and beginner guides, check out our Coding Setup playlist.