How to Open VS Code Through Terminal

Introduction to Opening VS Code from Terminal

As a developer, efficiency is key. Learning how to open Visual Studio Code directly from your terminal can save you valuable time and streamline your workflow. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the simple steps to launch VS Code with just a single command.

Why Use Terminal to Open VS Code?

Opening VS Code through the terminal offers several advantages:

• Faster navigation between directories
• Reduced mouse movement
• More integrated development experience

Step-by-Step Guide

The simplest command to open VS Code in your current directory is code .. However, you might need to set up path access first if the command doesn't work immediately.

Adding VS Code to System PATH

For Windows users, this typically involves:1. Open VS Code2. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)3. Type "shell command" and select appropriate option4. Restart terminal

Mac users can do this through the Command Palette or terminal settings.

Watch the full video tutorial here for a comprehensive walkthrough of these steps.

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