<ul><li>Running JavaScript in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is essential for modern web development to bring in interactivity.</li><li>Two main approaches for running JavaScript in VS Code are using Node.js directly in the editor and running it in a browser or using extensions for quick testing or visual feedback.</li><li>Node.js brings the V8 engine to local machines, allowing JavaScript to run outside the browser, useful for backend work, automation scripts, and quick testing without the need for an HTML shell.</li><li>To set up a JavaScript project in VS Code, install Node.js, create a project folder, initialize a basic project with npm, create a JavaScript file, and run it using 'node app.js' in the terminal. Alternatively, use the Code Runner extension for quick snippet executions.</li></ul>

How I Run JavaScript in VS Code

Discover more