Microsoft Releases Browser Preview of VS Code

Mary Jo Foley (ZDNet.com) Translation Proofreading: Editorial Department

2021-10-21 11:50

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Microsoft started offering a preview version of "Visual Studio Code" (VS Code) available on the Web on October 20th. This "VS Code for the Web" allows developers to use the lightweight version of VS Code directly in their browser without having to install it on their PC.

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VS Code for the Web is available by visiting https://vscode.dev. Microsoft calls this a "installation-free local development tool."

As a scenario where Microsoft can utilize VS Code for the Web, quick creation and preview of memos in Markdown format using local file viewing and editing functions, HTML and JavaScript on the client side using browser debugging tools, It mentions developing CSS applications, editing code on machines such as "Chromebook" where it is difficult to install VS Code, and developing on "iPad".

Browsers that support the "File System Access API", such as "Microsoft Edge" and "Google Chrome", support access to local files. Even browsers that do not support this API can open individual files via the upload / download function.

Microsoft's blog said, "Bringing VS Code to your browser is a realization of the product's original vision. It's also the start of something completely new. Anyone with a browser and an internet connection is ready to go. Editors will support the future of being able to actually edit anything from anywhere. "

This article was edited by Asahi Interactive for Japan from an article from overseas Red Ventures.

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