The repository contains a settings.json file for Visual Studio Code (VSCode), designed to help create a highly customized and productive developer environment. Below, is an explanation of what the settings.json file is, how to use it, and a detailed breakdown of the settings included in this example.
The settings.json file in VSCode is used to configure editor preferences, UI customizations, language-specific settings, and more. It allows to tailor coding environment to the workflow and preferences. We can find or create this file by opening the Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P`), searching for "Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)", and editing the file directly.
- Backup Current Settings:
- Before replacing settings, back up your existing
settings.json
file.
- Before replacing settings, back up your existing
- Replace or Merge Settings:
- Copy the contents of the provided
settings.json
and paste them into the VSCode settings file. - Alternatively, merge specific settings as needed.
- Copy the contents of the provided
- Restart VSCode:
- Some changes may require to restart VSCode for them to take effect.
Keep settings.json
under version control to easily share and restore your preferred environment!