Building Your First Extension in VS Code

Overview

Dive into the world of Visual Studio Code extension development with this comprehensive livestream tutorial. Learn how to create your first VS Code extension from scratch, guided by expert Tyler Leonhardt. Gain hands-on experience as you follow along with the step-by-step demonstration, covering everything from initial setup to advanced features. Explore key concepts, best practices, and insider tips for building powerful extensions. Participate in an engaging Q&A session and lightning round to deepen your understanding. Discover additional resources, including the Template String Converter extension and community links, to further enhance your extension development skills. Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, acquire the knowledge and tools to create custom extensions that boost your productivity in Visual Studio Code.

Syllabus

Livestream begins
Welcome to the VS Code Livestream
New Show! The Python Pulse - Friday, January 13th at 11 am PT
Throwback TikTok Thursday
Intro Tyler Leonhardt and Building Your First VS Code Extension
Welcome Tyler
Demo begins - if you want to follow along, be sure to install VS Code and Node.JS
Q&A
Lightning Round
Template String Converter extension
Connect
Wrap