Kids Dev Studio - Beta

The extension that makes coding fun and easy to learn with the full power of Visual Studio Code!

For Teachers and Instructors

This extension for Visual Studio Code simplifies the user interface and serves as a better transition for children learning to code from other platforms or languages like Small Basic to programming in industry standard languages!

Friendly UI: focuses on the main items young students need for working with their code. The UI still remains flexible for students to add other feature options - so no age limits! They can still run and debug their code normally.

Library feature: import your study plan to the library to allow students to explore details of specific classes and methods! Just import a class file to have the documentation showing in the library pane. They'll also be able to copy methods their code.

Friendly Intellisense: students get more explanations and details as they complete their code!

For Students

Have fun coding to create your next project! Make a cool new game? Create your virtual pet? Draw and paint? To transform your idea into code follow the steps below.

Getting started:

1. Use the commands on the bar on the left side to help write your code!
2. Click on Library to see what your instructor or teacher provided for you to learn. Each item in the library is one building block of your code.
3. As you type your code, see the suggestions and explanations that appear. They will help you understand what each part of the code can do and how to write it.
4. When you have something ready, click run and see the result in action!

Requirements

VS Code 1.36.1 Library requires teacher/instructor created material.

Extension Settings

Select "Set color theme" to enjoy the full benefits of this extension.

Known Issues

Coming soon!

Release Notes

1.0.0 - Beta Version

Initial release of Kids Dev Studio!