Modern JavaScript Workflows with VS Code and Git — PickAClass
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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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About this course

Are you looking to transition from writing isolated code snippets to building organized, professional JavaScript projects? To work efficiently, you need to master the professional developer's primary tool: a modern code editor integrated with source control and automated code quality tools. This course guides you through configuring Visual Studio Code as a powerful, streamlined development environment for vanilla JavaScript. You will start with the absolute fundamentals of the editor's interface, learn how to navigate workspace settings, and establish a solid foundation in core development terminology. Next, you will explore how to integrate Git for version control directly within your workspace and leverage automated tools to keep your code clean and error-free. What you'll learn: Understand the core architecture, workspace settings, and custom configurations of VS Code; Manage project versions and collaborate using integrated Git source control features; Configure ESLint and Prettier extensions to automatically format and lint your JavaScript code; Write clean, modern vanilla JavaScript using built-in IntelliSense and code navigation shortcuts; Adopt modern web standards including ES6+ modules and responsive project structures. We begin with essential editor setup and basic concepts before moving on to practical workflows and configuring your tooling for real-world projects. This text-based course is designed specifically for beginners with basic HTML and JavaScript knowledge who want to build professional development habits. Start optimizing your coding environment and writing cleaner JavaScript today.

Course contents

6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 2m

1 Foundations of VS Code
Set up the editor and understand its core structure and settings.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Welcome & Installation
    Installing VS Code and understanding its role as a modern code editor.
    6 min
  2. The Core Architecture
    Exploring the sidebar, editor groups, panel, and status bar.
    7 min
  3. Dev Terminology 101
    Defining CLI, IDE, Workspace, and Repository in the context of JS development.
    6 min
  4. User vs. Workspace Settings
    Differentiating between global preferences and project-specific configurations.
    7 min
  5. Customizing Your UI
    Personalizing the environment with themes, icon packs, and layout tweaks.
    6 min
2 Productivity & Navigation
Learn to navigate code efficiently using built-in tools and shortcuts.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The Command Palette
    Using Ctrl+Shift+P to access every feature of the editor without a mouse.
    6 min
  2. Mastering Navigation Shortcuts
    Quickly jumping between files and symbols using keyboard shortcuts.
    7 min
  3. Leveraging IntelliSense
    Understanding how VS Code provides smart completions and parameter hints for JS.
    7 min
  4. Multi-cursor Magic
    Editing multiple lines of code simultaneously to speed up repetitive tasks.
    6 min
  5. The Integrated Terminal
    Running commands directly inside VS Code without switching windows.
    6 min
3 Version Control with Git
Integrate Git into your workflow for tracking changes and collaboration.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Git Basics for Beginners
    Understanding why version control is essential for professional projects.
    6 min
  2. Initializing a Repository
    Starting Git tracking within a VS Code workspace.
    7 min
  3. Staging and Committing
    Using the Source Control view to save snapshots of your work.
    7 min
  4. Branching Fundamentals
    Creating separate lines of development for new features.
    7 min
  5. Syncing with GitHub
    Pushing your local code to a remote repository for backup and sharing.
    7 min
4 Automated Code Quality
Configure ESLint and Prettier to maintain clean, error-free code.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Formatting with Prettier
    Installing and configuring Prettier for consistent code style.
    6 min
  2. Linting with ESLint
    Setting up ESLint to catch common JavaScript errors and anti-patterns.
    7 min
  3. Automation: Format on Save
    Configuring workspace settings to fix style issues automatically when saving.
    6 min
  4. The .vscode Folder
    Creating a shared configuration folder to sync settings across a team.
    6 min
  5. Reading Linting Errors
    Understanding the 'red squiggly lines' and how to act on them.
    6 min
5 Modern Project Architecture
Organize vanilla JavaScript projects using modern standards and modules.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Responsive Project Folders
    Structuring folders (src, assets, dist) for professional web projects.
    7 min
  2. ES6 Modules: Exporting
    Breaking code into reusable pieces using the 'export' keyword.
    7 min
  3. ES6 Modules: Importing
    Connecting different JavaScript files using the 'import' syntax.
    7 min
  4. Separation of Concerns
    Keeping HTML, CSS, and JS logic organized and maintainable.
    6 min
  5. Modern Web Standards
    Adhering to current best practices in vanilla JS development.
    6 min
6 Professional Workflows
Apply all learned tools to a real-world development cycle.
3 lessons · 20 min
  1. The Professional Dev Cycle
    Walking through the start-to-finish workflow of a new feature.
    7 min
  2. Debugging in VS Code
    Using the built-in debugger instead of console.log for better insights.
    7 min
  3. Final Environment Audit
    Reviewing all extensions and settings for peak performance.
    6 min
Final project

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.

What you'll get

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    3h 2m of practical content

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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