How to Use Git and GitHub With VS Code (Easy Guide)

In this video, we discuss how to effectively use Git and GitHub with VS Code, focusing on opening a repository from your GitHub dashboard using Codespaces. We walk you through the process of connecting to your remote development environment in Visual Studio Code and ensure your VS Code setup is correct, including how to install Visual Studio Code if you haven't already. This git tutorial and github tutorial helps streamline your workflow for version control and source control within a robust coding environment. #Git #GitHub #VSCode 00:00 Introduction to Git and GitHub with VS Code 00:07 Navigating GitHub repository page 00:13 Opening GitHub Dashboard 00:19 Selecting a GitHub Repository 00:26 Accessing Codespaces tab 00:34 Expanding Codespace options 00:41 Switching to Codespaces tab 00:48 Opening Codespace in VS Code 00:56 Approving VS Code launch prompt 01:09 Allowing Codespaces extension 01:16 Troubleshooting VS Code not opening 01:24 Installing Visual Studio Code 01:31 Understanding VS Code features 01:37 Choosing the correct installer 01:52 Running the VS Code installer 01:57 Re-opening VS Code to connect 02:05 Working in VS Code Codespace 02:10 Utilizing VS Code features 02:20 Exploring built-in tools and extensions 02:30 Conclusion and Summary