Installing VS Code on Linux: When Coding Becomes as Easy as Making Coffee

So, you’ve decided to become a true Linux ninja and chosen VS Code as your trusty code editor? Great choice! Let’s get you set up with VS Code on Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux. Don’t worry—no need for wizardry here, just your terminal and a little patience. Ready? Let’s dive in!

1. Installing VS Code on Ubuntu: The Path to Programmer’s Zen

For Ubuntu fans, there’s a simple way to get set up—so easy you could do it before your morning coffee.

Arch Linux vs. Ubuntu vs. Fedora: The Linux Family Reunion

If you’re new to the Linux world and wondering what it’s all about, check out my post on What is Linux and Arch Linux. It’ll give you a solid foundation before diving into this fun family reunion.

Imagine if Linux distributions were people at a family reunion. There’s always that one cousin who shows up with a DIY toolkit and an attitude (hello, Arch), the one who’s brought a plate of freshly baked cookies for everyone (aww, Ubuntu), and the one who’s always flexing the latest tech and dropping new updates like confetti (that’s Fedora, of course).

Fedora Linux: The Rebel With a Cause (But Mostly Updates)

Let me guess—you’ve tried Ubuntu (check out my fun guide on how to install Ubuntu!), maybe even survived an Arch Linux install, but now you want something a little more… rebellious? Enter Fedora Linux. Fedora is like that cool friend who’s always wearing the latest fashion and somehow pulls it off, but also shows up every week with something new, saying, “Check this out!” Oh, and they’re constantly updating their wardrobe. Yeah, Fedora loves updates.