Visual Studio Code's official team, featuring Reynald Adolphe, presents a beginner-friendly 15-minute tutorial covering VS Code setup, editing, and productivity features.

Learn Visual Studio Code in 15 Minutes: 2026 Official Beginner Tutorial

Presented by: Visual Studio Code Team, featuring Reynald Adolphe (@ReynaldAdolphe)

Overview

This official beginner-friendly video tutorial provides a concise guide to getting started with Visual Studio Code in just 15 minutes. It covers essential features for new users, from navigating the UI to managing code and using productivity tools.

Chapters & Key Topics

• Explore the UI (00:28)
  • Walkthrough of the main interface: side bar, activity bar, status bar
  • Finding commands and customizing your workspace
• Create a New File (03:38)
  • How to quickly set up and open new files
  • File explorer basics
• Using Chat (07:58)
  • Integrating chat for collaborative coding or assistance
• Source Control (10:23)
  • Built-in Git support
  • How to manage version control
• Install MCP Server (11:45)
  • Demonstration of custom server setup
  • Benefits for team development
• Create Issues (13:12)
  • Directly raise and track issues within VS Code
• View Current and Previous Sessions (14:18)
  • How to access session history and manage your workspaces
• Summary & Wrap (14:56+)
  • Recap of key features and productivity tips

Useful Resources & Links

• IntelliSense - Code completion and smart editing tools
• Inline Suggestions - Real-time code suggestions

Stay Connected

• VS Code on X
• Bluesky
• GitHub
• YouTube & LinkedIn: /code, /104107263

Who Is This For?

Beginners and anyone looking to quickly become productive in Visual Studio Code. No prior experience required.

About the Author

Tutorial by the Visual Studio Code Team, featuring Reynald Adolphe, a well-known contributor and instructor in the coding community.