In the resulting window ( Figure B), type GitHub, and then click Install for GitHub Pull Requests and Issues.įigure B Figure B: Installing the GitHub Pull Requests and Issues extension in VS Code. From the pop-up menu ( Figure A), click Extensions.įigure A Figure A: The VS Code settings menu. Open VS Code, and click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner.

How to install the GitHub Pull Requests and Issues extension Once the command finishes, you’re ready to continue on.

To install git on a Ubuntu-based distribution, open a terminal window and issue the command: The installation of VS Code does not add Git into the mix, so you must do it manually. The first thing that must be done is the installation of Git. I’ll be demonstrating with VS Code on Pop!_OS, so you’ll have to alter the Git installation process to match your operating system. The only things you’ll need to make this work are a running instance of VS Code and a GitHub account you can log in to. SEE: Hiring kit: Back-end Developer (TechRepublic Premium) What you’ll need Once that’s done, we’ll add a GitHub repository to VS Code. I’m going to first show you how to install the extension and log in to your GitHub account. Not only can you add a GitHub repository, but you can also better review and manage GitHub pull requests and issues with a handy extension, called GitHub Pull Requests and Issues. One other reason why VS Code is such a great option is that it makes it both possible and easy for you to work with code from a GitHub repository. It’s free, works with a large number of languages, is easy to use and offers tons of extensions to make the tool even more useful. Virtual Studio Code, also known as VS Code, is one of the most popular integrated development environments (IDEs). Tech jobs: No rush back to the office for software developers as salaries reach $180,000 Microsoft’s Windows Insider program changes include new Canary ChannelĭevSecOps puts security in the software cycle TIOBE Index's most popular programming languages Image: prima91/Adobe Stock Must-read developer coverage Learn how to add a GitHub repository to VS Code as well as how to install a handy extension to manage pull requests and issues. How to add a GitHub repository to VS Code

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