How do I install VS Code to start writing code?

You'll be able to: Install Visual Studio Code

The steps

1
Open your web browser and navigate to code.visualstudio.com. The official Visual Studio Code website opens with a large blue download button.
What is VS Code?
VS Code (Visual Studio Code) is a free, modern code editor made by Microsoft. It helps you write, edit, and organize code in almost any programming language with helpful color highlighting.
2
Click the blue button that says Download for Windows. The installer file (named VSCodeUserSetup.exe) starts downloading to your computer.
3
When the download finishes, open the downloaded file from your browser or your Downloads folder. The installation setup window appears asking you to accept the license agreement.
4
Select I accept the agreement, click Next, check the boxes for Add 'Open with Code' action, and click Install. A green progress bar fills as the editor files are installed on your computer.
5
Click Finish when setup completes. Visual Studio Code launches immediately, showing the dark Welcome screen.
Tip
Checking "Open with Code" during setup makes it easy to right-click any folder or file on your computer and open it directly inside the editor.

It looks different on my screen

If Windows SmartScreen shows a blue warning saying "Windows protected your PC", click More info and then click Run anyway.

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