How to install Visual Studio Code on a Mac or a PC

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Installing Visual Studio Code is a very simple process.

As with most software, it’s a case of downloading the source files and then just clicking “OK” a bunch of times.

You can download VS Code from https://code.visualstudio.com

The site will auto-detect your Operating System (Windows, Mac or something else) and prompt you to download the appropriate file type.

If you want a more step by step guide, feel free to watch either of the videos below as they guide you through the process on either a Mac or a PC.

Installing VS Code on Windows

Installing VS Code on Mac

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