VSCode Snap - Shell/Bash

Introduction

VSCode Snap is an advanced code editor developed by Microsoft that allows programmers to edit, debug, and develop code across multiple programming languages. It supports various programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, etc. It is available for free and can be installed easily through the Snapcraft Store.

In this guide, we'll focus on the Shell/Bash extension for VSCode Snap, which provides an integrated terminal for running shell and bash commands.

Getting Started

To use the Shell/Bash extension, you first need to install VSCode Snap. You can download and install it from the Snap Store using the following command:

sudo snap install --classic code

Once installed, launch VSCode Snap and click on the Extensions icon on the sidebar. Search for 'Shell/Bash' extension and install it.

Features

The Shell/Bash extension offers the following features:

Integrated Terminal

The extension provides an integrated terminal within the VSCode Snap itself, so you don't have to switch back and forth between the editor and terminal. The terminal supports Shell and Bash commands.

Customizable Terminal

You can customize the terminal properties like font size, color, background color, etc., according to your preferences.

Auto-completion

The extension offers auto-completion feature while writing Shell/Bash commands, which saves time and increases productivity.

Debugging

The Shell/Bash extension also supports debugging Shell and Bash scripts through the integrated terminal.

Usage

To open the integrated terminal, press Ctrl+` or go to Terminal -> New Terminal in the menu bar. You can run Shell/Bash commands in the terminal.

To customize the terminal properties, go to File -> Preferences -> Settings -> Terminal.

To use auto-completion, type in the first few characters of the command and press Tab. The extension will auto-complete the command for you.

To debug a Shell/Bash script, add breakpoints to the script by clicking on the margin next to the code. Run the script in the terminal using the 'bash' or 'sh' command followed by the name of the script. The VSCode Snap debugger will stop at the breakpoint.

Conclusion

The Shell/Bash extension for VSCode Snap provides an efficient and convenient way to work with Shell and Bash commands within the editor itself. Its features such as terminal customization, auto-completion, and debugging capabilities, make it a must-have tool for programmers.