{"id":124,"date":"2025-10-16T18:41:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beginnerprojects.com\/cms\/?p=124"},"modified":"2025-10-16T19:01:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T19:01:44","slug":"how-to-install-vscodium-a-free-and-easy%e2%80%91to%e2%80%91use-code-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beginnerprojects.com\/cms\/how-to-install-vscodium-a-free-and-easy%e2%80%91to%e2%80%91use-code-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install VSCodium, A Free and Easy\u2011to\u2011Use Code Editor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why a Code Editor Is Essential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To write code effectively you need an editor that\u2019s built for coding. VSCodium<\/strong> is our choice on Windows, macOS, and Linux because it offers powerful features while being easy to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We write code on GhostBSD with Geany<\/a>, an editor that\u2019s similar to VS\u202fCode. The beginner projects we provide for our students will run in any editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Get the Latest Version from GitHub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The newest release of VSCodium<\/a> lives on its official GitHub page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screenshot<\/a>
Screenshot of Github VSCodium download page for Windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re there, take a moment to read the file names carefully. Selecting the wrong build (for example, choosing an installer for a different operating system or architecture) will cause problems. If you\u2019re unsure which file to pick, leave a comment below and we\u2019ll help you choose the right one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Windows users can also use Chris Titus\u2019s<\/strong> handy utility<\/a> that turns installing code editors like VSCode, Python, PHP, and more into a single\u2011click experience. It\u2019s worth checking out if you want an even faster setup on Windows.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

macOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re using a Mac with an Apple\u202fSilicon (M1 or newer.) processor, be sure to select the ARM\u201164<\/strong> build<\/a> from the GitHub releases page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screenshot<\/a>
Screenshot of Github VSCodium downoad for macOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Install\u202fVSCodium by downloading the appropriate package from the VSCodium GitHub releases page<\/a>, or use your distribution\u2019s package manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re Ready to Code!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations on taking the first step toward programming. Once VSCodium is installed, nothing else is needed to start writing code. We can\u2019t wait to share working projects with you and see what amazing things you\u2019ll build. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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