Get started with web development using Visual Studio Code
Practice the beginning steps of web development by creating a simple web project in Visual Studio Code that contains a web page, a CSS file, and a JavaScript file. Learn how to use developer tools in your browser to check your work.
Learning objectives
In this module, you practice how to:
- Create a basic web page using HTML.
- Apply styles to page elements using CSS.
- Create themes using CSS.
- Add support for switching between themes using JavaScript.
- Inspect the website using browser developer tools.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages and a markup language such as HTML
- A computer that's running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows: Windows 10 or 11
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
- Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, or SUSE