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Configure VSCode for Session 3

The following step is optional but recommended. We will spend a few minutes in Session 3 exploring VSCode Docker features.

Install VSCode

• Install VSCode
• Open VSCode
• Click “Open Folder”
• Open this repository in VSCode

Installing Recommended Workspace Extensions

• A prompt may appear in the lower right corner asking if you want to install recommended workspace extensions
  • Click “Install” to install them
• Otherwise, click “Extensions” in the ribbon on the left side
  • Search for “@recommended” at the top of the Extension panel
    • We have recommended ~7 extensions including
      • Docker
      • Remote - Containers
      • YAML
  • You will see a panel named “Workspace Recommendations”
  • Install any extensions that are not already installed. We will use these in the exercises.

Confirm Extensions are in place

After the installations are complete, you will see 2 changes to your editor

• The ribbon the the left side of the screen will contain a “Docker” button
• Your lower left corner of you window will contain a green box that can “Open a Remote Window”

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