I've just finished my programming qualification and have been working through a lot of coursework, which has been a bit overwhelming. I have a great project idea but I'm struggling to locate the folder I created earlier to start coding in VS Code. It's really frustrating trying to Google a solution that isn't quite fitting my specific issue. Could anyone share some tips on how to create a new folder on my computer and then open it in VS Code? Any best practices for folder organization would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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No worries! To open your folder in VS Code, just go to the top left corner, click on 'File', then select 'Open Folder'. Alternatively, you can find the folder using File Explorer, type 'cmd' in the address bar, hit Enter, and then in the Command Prompt window, type `code .` to open it directly in VS Code.
If you're still having trouble, you can create a new folder anywhere you like, like in Documents or on your Desktop. Then, just drag and drop that folder into the VS Code window to open it automatically. The command line trick is handy, but drag-and-drop can be easier as you're getting started.
Hey! If you're not too attached to your original folder, just consider starting fresh by creating a new one in a location you’ll easily remember. I suggest having a main "projects" folder within your Documents or directly on your desktop, and then create separate folders for each project inside that. It's a lot easier to keep track this way!
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