VSCode and your C# projects
Transform Visual Studio Code into a powerful C# development environment with this comprehensive setup guide. Learn how to install and configure the essential extensions needed for modern .NET development, including Microsoft’s official CC# Dev Kit.
Installation
To build and work with C# projects in VSCode, you’ll need to install several essential extensions. Here’s a complete guide to get you set up for C# development.
Prerequisites
Before installing the extensions, make sure you have:
- Visual Studio Code installed on your system
- .NET SDK installed from dotnet.microsoft.com
Required Extensions: C# Dev Kit
The C# Dev Kit is the official Microsoft extension that provides comprehensive C# development support in VS Code. This is the main extension you need for modern C# development.
What it includes:
- IntelliSense and code completion
- Syntax highlighting and error detection
- Debugging support
- Project and solution management
- Test runner integration
- Code navigation and refactoring tools
This C# Dev Kit extension will install the C# for Visual Studio Code extension. This C# extension provides fundamental language support and is typically installed automatically with C# Dev Kit.
(Optional) IntelliCode for C# Dev Kit
The IntelliCode for C# Dev Kit extension enhances your coding experience with AI-powered code suggestions and completions.
(Optional) Visual Studio Keymap
If you are coming from Visual Studio 2022+, I recommend installing this Visual Studio Keymap extension. This extension ports popular Visual Studio keyboard shortcuts to Visual Studio Code. After installing the extension and restarting VS Code your favorite keyboard shortcuts from Visual Studio are now available.
More details
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tutorials/with-visual-studio-code