Programming & tools

Start programming with beginner guides for installing Python, Git, Node.js, and VS Code. Learn to open a terminal, run code, and work with projects. 11 topics

• 2mHow do I clone or download a repository from GitHub to my computer?2m · Clone a GitHub project to your local computer using the terminal and git clone
• 30sHow do I format and clean up messy code automatically?30s · Auto-format document in VS Code
• 2mHow do I install Git on my computer?2m · Install Git version control on Windows
• 2mHow do I install Node.js to run JavaScript?2m · Install Node.js and NPM on Windows
• 1mHow do I install a library or package into my coding project?1m · Install npm packages and add project dependencies from the terminal
• 2mHow do I install Python on my computer?2m · Install Python and set up PATH
• 2mHow do I install VS Code to start writing code?2m · Install Visual Studio Code
• 1mHow do I open a project folder in VS Code?1m · Open a project workspace in VS Code
• 30sHow do I open the terminal inside my code editor?30s · Open and use the integrated terminal in VS Code
• 2mHow do I create and open an HTML file in my web browser?2m · Create an index.html file with starter HTML markup and preview it live in your browser
• 1mHow do I run a Python file for the first time?1m · Execute a Python script