Is Reviewing AI-Generated Code Still Necessary?
I started coding shortly before GPT-3.5 was released, so I learned the fundamentals before AI-assisted development became common. These days I use AI heavily: I describe what I…
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How Do APIs Work, and How Can I Build One?
I've been studying computer science through distance learning for about two years, but I don't feel like I'm learning as effectively as I hoped. I recently encountered the…
VS Code Won’t Install Any Extensions—How Can I Fix It?
I originally thought the problem was limited to the Simple React Snippets extension, but VS Code now refuses to install any extension. I've already cleared the extension cache…
VS Code Won’t Install Any Extensions
VS Code has stopped installing extensions altogether. I first noticed it while trying to install Simple React Snippets, but the same thing happens with every extension I try.…
What should I use instead of scattering print statements through my code?
I'm at the stage where I can build small programs, but I still can't always tell what went wrong just by reading the code. My usual approach is…
What local AI setup can match Copilot-style inline PowerShell suggestions?
Has anyone managed to configure a fully local AI assistant in VS Code that provides inline code suggestions comparable to Copilot, particularly for PowerShell? When I connect my…
What local AI setup can provide Copilot-like inline PowerShell suggestions?
Has anyone configured VS Code with a local AI assistant that gives inline code suggestions anywhere near the quality of Copilot, especially for PowerShell? When I connect my…
What do you use instead of scattering print statements through your code?
I'm at the point where I can build small programs, but I still can't always tell what went wrong just by reading the code. My usual approach is…
How can I run a live server when using VS Code in the browser?
My computer has very limited hardware, and I can't afford to replace it, so I'm using the browser version of VS Code. I have Windows installed on a…
How can I get autocomplete for objects created by dot-sourced PowerShell scripts?
I'm writing CI/CD scripts in PowerShell and split larger scripts into separate .ps1 files for clarity. For example, a paths.ps1 script creates a common paths object, which I…
Are Azure’s VS Code Extensions Being Abandoned?
I'd like to use VS Code more for managing my Azure environment, but several official extensions seem badly outdated. For example, the Azure Automation extension hasn't been updated…
How can I get autocomplete for objects created by dot-sourced PowerShell scripts?
I'm writing CI/CD scripts in PowerShell and split larger scripts into separate .ps1 files to keep them organized. For example, a paths.ps1 script creates a $Paths PSCustomObject containing…
Are Azure’s VS Code Extensions Still Being Maintained?
I'd like to use VS Code more effectively for managing my Azure environment, but several official extensions seem seriously outdated. For example, the Azure Automation extension hasn't been…
Which C/C++ compiler is easiest to set up on Windows?
I've just started learning C and have been using an online compiler, but I'd like to move to VS Code and compile programs locally. I've looked at MinGW…
How can I start building useful projects with JavaScript or Python?
I know some JavaScript and Python from school, but I'm not sure how to move beyond exercises and actually build things. We made one website and used Code.org,…
Would a PowerShell 7 ISE-style editor help teams move beyond Windows PowerShell 5.1?
I have worked with COBOL, Visual Basic, C#, mainframes, z/OS, Linux, and distributed applications for many years. My team uses PowerShell every day and maintains thousands of older…
Could a PowerShell 7 editor recreate the simplicity of the old ISE?
I'm an experienced developer with a background in COBOL, Visual Basic, C#, mainframe systems, Linux, and distributed applications. My team uses PowerShell every day and maintains thousands of…
How can I keep using my WSL terminal after running `code .`?
I'm following The Odin Project to learn web development and use Ubuntu through WSL. When I run `code .` to open Visual Studio Code, the terminal stays occupied…
How can I keep using the WSL terminal after running `code .`?
I'm following The Odin Project to learn web development and use Ubuntu through WSL. When I run `code .` to open Visual Studio Code, the command keeps control…
Why is an unknown user appearing as the author of a commit in my private repository?
I recently created a new GitHub account and a private repository, then made an initial commit through VS Code. The first commit shows my name, but an additional…