Install Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is a versatile, user-friendly source code editor that supports extensions for multiple languages, including C#, C++ and python. Follow these steps to install Visual Studio Code on Linux and set up the necessary extensions.

Installation Instructions for Ubuntu/Debian

1. Download Visual Studio Code

   Visit the Visual Studio Code download page and select the .deb package for Ubuntu/Debian systems. This will download the installer to your default Downloads folder.

   

2. Open a Terminal

   Open a terminal on your system:

   • Use the application menu to find “Terminal.”
   • Or press Ctrl + Alt + T as a shortcut on most Ubuntu systems.

3. Navigate to the Download Location

   By default, downloaded files are saved in the ~/Downloads directory. Navigate there using:

   cd ~/Downloads

   Then run the following command to install Visual Studio Code:

   sudo dpkg -i code_1.*.deb

   

Installation Instructions for Fedora

1. Add the Repository

   Open a terminal and add the Visual Studio Code repository and GPG key using the following commands:

   sudo rpm --import https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc
   echo -e "[code]\nname=Visual Studio Code\nbaseurl=https://packages.microsoft.com/yumrepos/vscode\nenabled=1\ngpgcheck=1\ngpgkey=https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc" | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/vscode.repo > /dev/null

2. Update the Package Cache

   Update the package cache to ensure your system recognizes the new repository:

   dnf check-update

3. Install Visual Studio Code

   For Fedora 22 and newer, install Visual Studio Code using:

   sudo dnf install code

   For older systems, use:

   sudo yum install code

Installation Instructions for Arch Linux

For Arch Linux, you have two primary installation options:

1. Install the Proprietary Visual Studio Code Binary from the AUR (preferred option)

   This version includes Microsoft branding and telemetry, it’s maintained by the Arch User Repository (AUR). Install it with:

   yay -S visual-studio-code-bin

   Note: If yay is not installed, you can use another AUR helper (such as paru) or follow the AUR manual installation instructions.

2. Install the Official Open-Source Version (Code - OSS)

   The open-source version of Visual Studio Code is available directly from the Arch community repositories. Install it using:

   sudo pacman -S code

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Installing Extensions for Development

After setting up Visual Studio Code, enhance your development environment by adding essential extensions for C#, C++, and Python. These extensions provide robust tools for coding, debugging, and code intelligence, making your setup complete for SplashKit projects.

Note

If you are using code OSS you won’t be able to install extensions via the command line. You will need to install them directly from the Visual Studio Marketplace.

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C# Extensions

Method 1: Via the Extensions Website

Install the following C# extensions directly from the Visual Studio Marketplace:

C# C# Dev Kit Intellicode for C# Dev Kit

Method 2: Via the Command Line

You can also install these C# extensions directly from the terminal by running:

code --install-extension ms-dotnettools.csharp
code --install-extension ms-dotnettools.csdevkit
code --install-extension ms-dotnettools.vscodeintellicode-csharp

Method 3: Within Visual Studio Code

To add these extensions within Visual Studio Code:

1. Open the Extensions view by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
2. Search for “C# Microsoft” and the top 3 extensions listed above should appear. Click Install for each. If they don’t then search for them individually.

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C++ Extensions

Method 1: Via the Extensions Website

Install the C++ Extension Pack for comprehensive C++ support:

C++ Extension Pack

Method 2: Via the Command Line

To install the C++ Extension Pack directly from the terminal:

code --install-extension ms-vscode.cpptools-extension-pack

Method 3: Within Visual Studio Code

To add the C++ extension within Visual Studio Code:

1. Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
2. Search for “C++ Extension Pack” and click Install.

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Python Extensions

Method 1: Via the Extensions Website

For Python support, install the Python Extension Pack from the Visual Studio Marketplace:

Python Extension Pack

Method 2: Via the Command Line

To install the Python Extension Pack directly from the terminal:

code --install-extension donjayamanne.python-extension-pack

Method 3: Within Visual Studio Code

To install the Python extensions within Visual Studio Code:

1. Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
2. Search for “Python Extension Pack” and click Install.