Creating something in VS code.....a bit confused....
Posted by Legitimate_Scar_5766@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 7 comments
I'm recently qualified in programming, I've been working alot of course work. I'm still working on learning langauges etc.
Im getting a bit stressed to be honest. I've got a really good project idea in mind. But Im struggling to find my folder i created to add to VS code to start rrying my code in.
I'm lost....where is my folder?!?!
Could a programmer give me some tips and tricks on how to start a folder in my files to then add that to VS code??? Best practise if you will??
Thanks so much for any advice.
Its kinda frustrating googling for this problem when none of the answers fit what Im asking for....
Have a gorgeous day
willwolf18@reddit
Usually it’s just a folder path issue. Go to File then Open Folder in VS Code and pick the exact folder you created. I had the same confusion early on, everything clicked once I opened the right directory.
peterlinddk@reddit
If you can't find the folder, you probably didn't put anything important in it.
Just start over, and create a new one in a place where you know you'll find it again.
I always recommend having a "projects" folder either in your Documents folder, or in the root, and then create a new folder inside that, for every single project that you start.
No one will ever be able to help you "guess" where you created a folder on your personal machine.
somewhereAtC@reddit
Open a command prompt; I prefer bash but cmd or powershell will work. Navigate to your folder and type "code .". The vsCode executable is named "code" and the period (dot) is the current directory.
In file explorer, navigate to the next-higher folder. Select your intended folder, right click and open vsCode; it should already be in the menu.
AdSubstantial5004@reddit
Open VSCode. Top left File > Open Folder.
or
Navigate to the folder in file explorer, type cmd in the address bar, hit enter. In the cmd window type
code .Nice_Selection_6751@reddit
just make folder anywhere you want (like Documents or Desktop works fine) then drag it into VS Code window, it should open automatically. or use File > Open Folder like other person said
the cmd trick is nice too but sometimes easier to just drag and drop when you starting out
ConcreteExist@reddit
It sounds like you're struggling with basic computer usage. You don't know where a folder you created is?
tb5841@reddit
Where did you make your folder?
In VSCode: File -> Open -> choose the folder you made.