2. Setting Up Your Development Environment

In this section

• Choosing a Text Editor or IDE for Web Development
  Explore the best text editors and IDEs for beginners to start building web pages with JavaScript. Learn about Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Atom, and find the right tool for your coding journey.
• Installing Visual Studio Code: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
  Learn how to install Visual Studio Code on Windows, macOS, and Linux with this comprehensive guide. Includes system requirements, troubleshooting tips, and screenshots.
• Enhancing VSCode with Extensions for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development
  Discover essential VSCode extensions that enhance your web development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Learn how to install, manage, and utilize these tools effectively.
• Setting Up Live Server for Real-Time Web Page Previews
  Learn how to install and use Live Server for instant web page updates and real-time previews in your browser.
• Configuring Your Workspace for Efficient Web Development
  Learn how to organize your files and folders for efficient web development, including best practices for naming conventions and separating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.
• Browser Developer Tools: A Comprehensive Introduction
  Explore the powerful features of browser developer tools for debugging and testing web pages. Learn how to access and utilize key panels like Elements, Console, and Network in Chrome and Firefox.
• Testing Your Setup: Verify Your Web Development Environment with a Simple 'Hello, World' Page
  Learn how to create and test a basic 'Hello, World' web page to ensure your development environment is set up correctly. Follow step-by-step instructions to write, save, and view your first HTML file using Live Server.