How do I run JavaScript code in Visual Studio Code?

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How do I run JavaScript code in Visual Studio Code? I want to run console.log('Hello, World!);, but I don't know how. Do I need to install an extension?

What kind of environment are you trying to run it in? Is it browser-based or node? — Liftoff, Mar 03 '21 at 06:45

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:50

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You can install node.js first. Then run the terminal in vscode with the command: node namefile

answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:50

ohfufu

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:46

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You can see the log in the browser just press F12 in the browser and select console you will be able the see log details there.

answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:46

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:53

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You can use vscode extension Code Runner https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=formulahendry.code-runner

answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:53

Prakash Saripaka

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Mar 03 '21 at 06:58

you need to install NodeJS. You can install it from here: https://nodejs.org/en/
Create a new folder and open it in VS Code. then write the javascript code and name it with extension .js After completing the code save the changes that you made
Open the terminal in VS Code. and make sure you are in your project folder (cd yourproject)
finally run this command: node yourjsfilename

How do I run JavaScript code in Visual Studio Code?

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