Expert guidance on using Visual Studio Code for editing and debugging your web development projects Visual Studio Code, a free, open source, cross-compatible source code editor, is one of the most popular choices for web developers. It is fast, lightweight, customizable, and contains built-in support for JavaScript, Typescript, and Node.js extensions for other languages, including C++, Python, and PHP. Features such as debugging capability, embedded Git control, syntax highlighting, code snippets, and IntelliSense intelligent code completion support—several of which set it apart from the competition—help make Visual Studio Code an impressive, out-of-the-box solution. Visual Studio Code: End-to-End Editing and Debugging Tools for Web Developers helps readers to become familiar with and productive in Visual Studio Code. This up-to-date guide covers all of the essential components of the software, including the editing features of the workspace, advanced functionality such as code refactoring and key binding, and integration with Grunt, Gulp, NPM, and other external tools. New users, experienced developers, and those considering moving from another developer tool will benefit from this book’s detailed, yet easy-to-follow information on Visual Studio Code. This book: Teaches readers how to use Visual Studio Code to do full-stack development Explains the steps to install Visual Studio Code on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms Provides a foundation for non-users considering moving to Visual Studio Code Helps current users expand their knowledge of the tool and its available extensions Describes how to open a .NET Core project and get end-to-end execution and debugging functionality Visual Studio Code: End-to-End Editing and Debugging Tools for Web Developers is an invaluable guide for both professional and hobbyist web developers seeking immediately-useful information on Visual Studio Code.

Unlock the Power of Coding with Visual Studio Code! This essential guide is your key to mastering one of the most popular code editors in the world. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your programming skills, this book offers a step-by-step journey through the features and functionalities of Visual Studio Code. With clear explanations, practical examples, and expert tips, you'll learn how to navigate, customize, and harness the full potential of VS Code. Transform your ideas into reality and elevate your coding experience with this indispensable resource for beginners!

Use Visual Studio Code to write and debug code quickly and efficiently on any platform, for any device, using any programming language, and on the operating system of your choice. Visual Studio Code is an open source and cross-platform development tool that focuses on code editing across a variety of development scenarios, including web, mobile, and cloud development. Visual Studio Code Distilled teaches you how to be immediately productive with Visual Studio Code, from the basics to some of the more complex topics. You will learn how to work on individual code files, complete projects, and come away with an understanding of advanced code-editing features that will help you focus on productivity, and source code collaboration with Git. What You'll Learn Comprehend Visual Studio Code in a way that is not just theory or a list of features, but an approach driven by developer tasks and needs Understand integrated support for team collaboration with Git for executing and debugging code, and the many ways you can extend and customize VS Code Debug code on multiple platforms though real-world guidance, such as working under corporate networks Expand your coding intelligence from web to mobile to the cloud, and even artificial intelligence Acquire valuable tips, tricks, and suggestions from hard-earned, real-world experience to be more productive Who This Book Is For All developers (including JavaScript, Java, NodeJS), not just those with a Microsoft background, who will benefit from learning and using VS code as a cross-platform and cross-language tool.

Become proficient and efficient with Visual Studio Code and learn how to integrate all your external tools! Visual Studio Code for Python Programmers helps Python developers become not just familiar, but productive in Visual Studio Code. To start, you’ll find the steps for installing Visual Studio Code on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms, along with an introduction to the editing features of the workspace. Coverage of more advanced functionality includes managing source code, debugging, unit testing, and Jupyter Notebook support. The book finishes with a walk-through of real-world projects which utilize Visual Studio Code features introduced in the book. For developers, the choice of an editor is a very personal one. You have idiosyncratic needs and wants that are unique to you as a developer. This book will help you learn how to customize Visual Studio Code to meet your needs and Python development workflow. Introduces you to the features of the Visual Studio Code workspace and how those features can be customized Demonstrates how Visual Studio Code allows you to choose your structure according to your needs Covers editing code in Python, including syntax highlighting, code completion, object definition, refactoring, and code navigation Describes Git integration and how to perform common Git functions (commits, checkouts, branches, and merges) from within Visual Studio Code Highlights debugging features for Python developers A final section on Real World Applications will step you through several examples (and features integration with Django, Flask, Jupyter Notebook, Docker, and Azure), so you can hit the ground running with Visual Studio Code.

Supercharge your Python skills: Build stunning apps using Visual Studio Code KEY FEATURES ● Effectively use VS Code for designing efficient Python programs. ● Learn to develop applications and master the concepts of Python. ● Master the popular VS Code and the most popular programming language Python. DESCRIPTION Python is the most user-friendly programming language, and with VS Code, coding becomes even easier. VS Code is a code editor that supports tasks like debugging and version control. This book will help readers enhance basic programming skills, create efficient Python applications with ease, and skip lengthy learning hours for smart development. Utilize the capabilities of Visual Studio Code with this book. From setting up the environment to developing Python applications, this book will help you explore various aspects of Visual Studio Code. Go in-depth with advanced topics like building desktop databases, mastering algorithms, and creating multi-threading applications. The readers will learn to create a Jupyter Dashboard, edit Jupyter Notebooks, master Tkinter GUI, and develop Flask web applications. Explore container work in Azure for a complete understanding of using VS Code in diverse development scenarios. By the end of this book, the readers will become self-reliant coding experts by creating smart solutions. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Set up and configure Visual Studio Code for Python development. ● Use top extensions in Visual Studio Code to enhance productivity. ● Design advanced algorithms and build multi-threading applications. ● Master GUI development with Tkinter and build Flask-based web applications. ● Work with containers in Azure for deployment. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for developers who may not have prior experience with Python programming, but want to learn Python programming through Visual Studio Code editor for Python development. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to VS Code 2. Setting up the Environment 3. Top Extensions in VS Code for Python 4. Developing Visualizing Python App in VS Code 5. Developing Desktop Application using Database 6. Advanced Algorithm Design 7. Building Multithreading Application 8. Building an Interactive Dashboard using Jupyter Notebook 9. Editing and Debugging Jupyter Notebook 10. Mastering Tkinter GUI Capabilities using VS Code 11. Developing Flask-based Web Applications 12. Working with Containers in Azure

Simplified development of cross-platform applications by learning VS Code KEY FEATURES ● Covers sophisticated to simple web apps and webUIs development on VS Code with debugging. ● In-depth experimentation of VS Code including Machine Learning, NodeJS API and customized extensions. ● Provides refresher on popular tools like EF Core, Angular, Xamarin.Forms and Blazor. DESCRIPTION This book explores VS Code's core features, including multi-language IDE, rapid programming, and innovative front-end development, to show readers how to design and debug modern online and cloud applications. You will learn how to build native apps, spend less time working with the platform, and focus more on the creative aspects of generating a smart UI. While you learn and practise on VS Code, you build solid grounds on robust server-side programming. You will learn how to use VS Code to develop your javascript, typescript, nodejs, or angular app more quickly and easily. Not only an application development environment, but VS Code also enables you to create microservices, extensions, and cloud applications. Not only can you construct applications with VS Code, but you can also develop microservices, extensions, and cloud applications. Throughout the book, you get trained on Entity Framework Core, Razor, Xamarin.Forms and numerous APIs. This book not only prepares you to design multi-platform applications or work with Visual Studio Code, but it also prepares you to be a great developer who can alter the code, debug issues, and manage the many versions on your own. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Engage Razor and ASP.NET Core to build dynamic web apps. ● Get a practical edge with Xamarin.Forms to experience the native development. ● Explore Entity Framework Core for building data-rich applications. ● Create a custom Visual Studio code extension for your application. ● Use a variety of APIs, such as NodeJS and Python, in your implementations. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book caters to application developers and web developers who want to develop multi-platform applications and authentic practice of VS Code environment. You are not required to have any programming experience, though some understanding of application development may help speed up the learnings. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Comparing Visual Studio Code to Visual Studio 2. Up and Running with VS Code 3. Building Web UIs with Blazor 4. Building Websites with ASP.NET Core Razor Pages 5. Building Cross-Platform Mobile Apps with Xamarin.Forms 6. Building Web-Based Apps with Angular 7. Introducing Entity Framework Core 8. Exploring the Database Providers in Entity Framework Core 9. Building Multi-Platform Apps with Visual Studio Code 10. Building Services with Visual Studio Code 11. Application Deployment Options 12. Working with Python, Node.JS, and other APIs 13. Creating Custom Extensions in Visual Studio Code 14. Appendix A

Redefine your software development experience by understanding the extensive features and rich functionalities offered by Visual Studio Code Key FeaturesLeverage the power of the free, cross-platform, and highly customizable code editor to build modern web and cloud applicationsEdit, debug and deploy on Microsoft Azure with Visual Studio CodeLearn how to customize features and install a wide variety of third-party extensionsBook Description Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a powerful, lightweight code editor for modern web and cloud development. It is a source code editor that can be used with a variety of programming languages, which works on multiple platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOS. This book provides extensive coverage of the tools, functionalities, and extensions available within the VS Code environment that will help you build multi-platform apps with ease. You’ll start with the installation of VS Code and learn about various tools and features that are essential for development. Progressing through the chapters, you'll explore the user interface while understanding tips and tricks for increasing productivity. Next, you’ll delve into VS Code extensions and discover how they can make life easier for developers. Later, the book shows you how to develop a sample application with different programming languages, tools, and runtimes to display how VS code can be used effectively for development, before helping you get to grips with source code version management and deployment on Azure with VS Code. Finally, you’ll build on your skills by focusing on remote development with VS Code. By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge you need to use Visual Studio Code as your primary tool for software development. What you will learnExplore various editing, formatting, and navigational features of VS CodeUnderstand how to add, delete, and configure extensions in VS CodeDevelop web APIs using Node.js, Java, and Python in VS CodeDevelop background service in .NET Core and explore DaprDelve into debugging techniques such as breakpoints, log points, and data inspectionUse Git with Azure DevOps to share and synchronize code with VS CodeCreate custom extensions in VS Code to increase developer productivityUnderstand the concepts of remote development using VS CodeWho this book is for This book is for software developers, web developers and polyglot programmers, who are working with any language or framework such as Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET and are looking to learn how they can create multi-platform, microservices based, cloud-native applications while effectively using Visual Studio Code for editing, debugging, version management and deployment. Basic software development skills are a must to grasp the concepts covered in this book.

Python Packages introduces Python packaging at an introductory and practical level that’s suitable for those with no previous packaging experience. Despite this, the text builds up to advanced topics such as automated testing, creating documentation, versioning and updating a package, and implementing continuous integration and deployment. Covering the entire Python packaging life cycle, this essential guide takes readers from package creation all the way to effective maintenance and updating. Python Packages focuses on the use of current and best-practice packaging tools and services like poetry, cookiecutter, pytest, sphinx, GitHub, and GitHub Actions. Features: The book’s source code is available online as a GitHub repository where it is collaborated on, automatically tested, and built in real time as changes are made; demonstrating the use of good reproducible and clear project workflows. Covers not just the process of creating a package, but also how to document it, test it, publish it to the Python Package Index (PyPI), and how to properly version and update it. All concepts in the book are demonstrated using examples. Readers can follow along, creating their own Python packages using the reproducible code provided in the text. Focuses on a modern approach to Python packaging with emphasis on automating and streamlining the packaging process using new and emerging tools such as poetry and GitHub Actions.

Build cross-platform solutions with .NET Core 2.0 through real-life scenarios Key Features Bridges the gap between learning and doing and improves your software development skills Covers the best practices of .NET development to improve your productivity Example-based approach to get you started quickly with software programming Book Description With the rise in the number of tools and technologies available today, developers and architects are always exploring ways to create better and smarter solutions. Before, the differences between target platforms was a major roadblock, but that's not the case now. .NET Core 2.0 By Example will take you on an exciting journey to building better software. This book provides fresh and relevant content to .NET Core 2.0 in a succinct format that’s enjoyable to read. It also delivers concepts, along with the implications, design decisions, and potential pitfalls you might face when targeting Linux and Windows systems, in a logical and simple way. With the .NET framework at its center, the book comprises of five varied projects: a multiplayer Tic-tac-toe game; a real-time chat application, Let'sChat; a chatbot; a microservice-based buying-selling application; and a movie booking application. You will start each chapter with a high-level overview of the content, followed by the above example applications described in detail. By the end of each chapter, you will not only be proficient with the concepts, but you’ll also have created a tangible component in the application. By the end of the book, you will have built five solid projects using all the tools and support provided by the .NET Core 2.0 framework. What you will learn Build cross-platform applications with ASP.NET Core 2.0 and its tools Integrate, host, and deploy web apps with the cloud (Microsoft Azure) Leverage the ncurses native library to extend console capabilities in .NET Core on Linux and interop with native coden .NET Core on Linux and learn how to interop with existing native code Reuse existing .NET Framework and Mono assemblies from .NET Core 2.0 applications Develop real-time web applications using ASP.NET Core Learn the differences between SOA and microservices and get started with microservice development using ASP.NET Core 2.0 Walk through functional programming with F# and .NET Core from scratch Who this book is for If you are a developer or architect and want to learn how to build cross-platform solutions using Microsoft .NET Core, this book is for you. It is assumed that you have some knowledge of the .NET Framework, OOP, and C# (or a similar programming language).

Over 150 recipes to leverage Microsoft's open source automation framework and command line shell Key FeaturesWork effectively on Windows, Linux, and macOS with PowerShell’s object-oriented approach and capabilitiesHandle structured data seamlessly without the need for manual parsingEnhance your native Linux capabilities with PowerShell Core 6.1Book Description PowerShell Core, the open source, cross-platform that is based on the open source, cross-platform .NET Core, is not a shell that came out by accident; it was intentionally created to be versatile and easy to learn at the same time. PowerShell Core enables automation on systems ranging from the Raspberry Pi to the cloud. PowerShell Core for Linux Administrators Cookbook uses simple, real-world examples that teach you how to use PowerShell to effectively administer your environment. As you make your way through the book, you will cover interesting recipes on how PowerShell Core can be used to quickly automate complex, repetitive, and time-consuming tasks. In the concluding chapters, you will learn how to develop scripts to automate tasks that involve systems and enterprise management. By the end of this book, you will have learned about the automation capabilities of PowerShell Core, including remote management using OpenSSH, cross-platform enterprise management, working with Docker containers, and managing SQL databases. What you will learnLeverage the object model of the shell, which is based on .NET CoreAdminister computers locally as well as remotely using PowerShell over OpenSSHGet to grips with advanced concepts of PowerShell functionsUse PowerShell for administration on the cloudKnow the best practices pertaining to PowerShell scripts and functionsExploit the cross-platform capabilities of PowerShell to manage scheduled jobs, Docker containers and SQL DatabasesWho this book is for PowerShell Core for Linux Administrators Cookbook is for you if you are a system administrator who wants to learn to control and automate a Linux environment with PowerShell Core 6.1. Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting is necessary. It is assumed that you already understand how an operating system is structured and how to use the command-line interface to work with the operating system.