Modern JavaScript Workflows with VS Code and Git
Learn to configure Visual Studio Code, manage version control with Git, and write clean vanilla JavaScript using modern extensions and linting tools.
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Course contents
6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 2m
1
Foundations of VS Code
Set up the editor and understand its core structure and settings.
- Welcome & Installation
Installing VS Code and understanding its role as a modern code editor.6 min - The Core Architecture
Exploring the sidebar, editor groups, panel, and status bar.7 min - Dev Terminology 101
Defining CLI, IDE, Workspace, and Repository in the context of JS development.6 min - User vs. Workspace Settings
Differentiating between global preferences and project-specific configurations.7 min - Customizing Your UI
Personalizing the environment with themes, icon packs, and layout tweaks.6 min
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Productivity & Navigation
Learn to navigate code efficiently using built-in tools and shortcuts.
- The Command Palette
Using Ctrl+Shift+P to access every feature of the editor without a mouse.6 min - Mastering Navigation Shortcuts
Quickly jumping between files and symbols using keyboard shortcuts.7 min - Leveraging IntelliSense
Understanding how VS Code provides smart completions and parameter hints for JS.7 min - Multi-cursor Magic
Editing multiple lines of code simultaneously to speed up repetitive tasks.6 min - The Integrated Terminal
Running commands directly inside VS Code without switching windows.6 min
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Version Control with Git
Integrate Git into your workflow for tracking changes and collaboration.
- Git Basics for Beginners
Understanding why version control is essential for professional projects.6 min - Initializing a Repository
Starting Git tracking within a VS Code workspace.7 min - Staging and Committing
Using the Source Control view to save snapshots of your work.7 min - Branching Fundamentals
Creating separate lines of development for new features.7 min - Syncing with GitHub
Pushing your local code to a remote repository for backup and sharing.7 min
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Automated Code Quality
Configure ESLint and Prettier to maintain clean, error-free code.
- Formatting with Prettier
Installing and configuring Prettier for consistent code style.6 min - Linting with ESLint
Setting up ESLint to catch common JavaScript errors and anti-patterns.7 min - Automation: Format on Save
Configuring workspace settings to fix style issues automatically when saving.6 min - The .vscode Folder
Creating a shared configuration folder to sync settings across a team.6 min - Reading Linting Errors
Understanding the 'red squiggly lines' and how to act on them.6 min
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Modern Project Architecture
Organize vanilla JavaScript projects using modern standards and modules.
- Responsive Project Folders
Structuring folders (src, assets, dist) for professional web projects.7 min - ES6 Modules: Exporting
Breaking code into reusable pieces using the 'export' keyword.7 min - ES6 Modules: Importing
Connecting different JavaScript files using the 'import' syntax.7 min - Separation of Concerns
Keeping HTML, CSS, and JS logic organized and maintainable.6 min - Modern Web Standards
Adhering to current best practices in vanilla JS development.6 min
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Professional Workflows
Apply all learned tools to a real-world development cycle.
- The Professional Dev Cycle
Walking through the start-to-finish workflow of a new feature.7 min - Debugging in VS Code
Using the built-in debugger instead of console.log for better insights.7 min - Final Environment Audit
Reviewing all extensions and settings for peak performance.6 min
The Professional Vanilla JS Starter Kit
You will build a 'Personal Task Tracker' from scratch. You must initialize it as a Git repository, configure ESLint and Prettier, use ES6 modules to separate logic, and organize the project into a professional folder structure.
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