The video tutorial introduces Visual Studio Code as a preferred text editor for programming, highlighting its features, open-source nature, and cross-platform compatibility. It guides viewers through the installation and configuration process, including setting up plugins for enhanced functionality. Alternative text editors like Atom and Sublime Text are briefly discussed. The tutorial concludes with instructions on finalizing the setup and preparing to run JavaScript code.

What is one of the main advantages of using Visual Studio Code for programming?

• It is specifically designed for programming languages.

• It is a paid software.

• It only runs on Windows.

• It does not support JavaScript.

Which text editor was released by GitHub and mentioned as an alternative to Visual Studio Code?

• Sublime Text

• WebStorm

• Atom

• Notepad++

What is the first step in setting up Visual Studio Code according to the tutorial?

• Configuring themes

• Writing JavaScript code

• Downloading the build

• Installing plugins

Which plugin is recommended to switch keyboard shortcuts to those popularized by Sublime Text?

• Sublime Text Keymap

• Babel ES6/ES-7

• JavaScript Enhancer

• Code Runner

What is the purpose of the Babel ES6/ES-7 plugin?

• To support modern JavaScript features

• To improve HTML editing

• To support older JavaScript syntax

• To enhance CSS styling

What is the final step mentioned in the setup process of Visual Studio Code?

• Writing the first JavaScript program

• Uninstalling other text editors

• Installing a new operating system

• Opening a new folder for the project

What is the next step after setting up Visual Studio Code as mentioned in the tutorial?

• Learning Python programming

• Installing a program to run JavaScript

• Creating a new GitHub repository

• Configuring network settings