Using VS Code as the Main Editor for Vibe Coding

This section provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and using Visual Studio Code as your primary development environment for Vibe Coding projects.

1. Why Choose VS Code (Insiders)

VS Code is a powerful, industry-standard editor with a vast ecosystem, cross-language support, and excellent performance. The Insiders version gives you early access to the latest features.

2. VS Code Installation and Core Plugins

This section guides you through the installation of VS Code and recommends core plugins like GitHub Copilot and GitLens to boost your development productivity.

3. Frontend Web Project Development Setup

Learn how to configure VS Code for frontend development, including support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular.

4. Java Project Development Setup

Set up your Java development environment in VS Code with the Extension Pack for Java, configure the JDK, and manage Maven/Gradle projects.

5. Go Project Development Setup

Guides you through setting up the Go development environment in VS Code, including installing the official Go extension and configuring your Go environment.

6. Python Project Development Setup

Configure VS Code for Python development, including selecting an interpreter, managing virtual environments, and using features like debugging and testing.

7. Vibe Coding MCP Setup

An introduction to setting up the Vibe Coding Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) in VS Code for an enhanced development experience.