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Setup Your Environment & Write Your First Code

Get over the hardest part of learning to program: setting up your system. We will configure VS Code, Git, and a terminal together. Write your first functional script in 60 minutes.

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powershell.exe

PS C:\Users\student> node setup-check.js

Checking developer workspace configuration...

✓ VS Code Editor - INSTALLED

✓ Git Version Control - INSTALLED

✓ Node.js Runtime - INSTALLED

Status: Ready to write your first program!

PS C:\Users\student> _

What We Will Build Together

A highly hands-on session designed to eliminate setup frustration.

Step 1

VS Code Configuration

Install Visual Studio Code and configure it with essential programmer themes, icons, and automated auto-format helper extensions.

Step 2

Git & Version Control

Install Git, link it to your GitHub profile, and learn how to commit, push, and store your project code securely in the cloud.

Step 3

Command Line Mastery

Get comfortable with the terminal. Learn how to create folders, navigate paths, and launch files using basic shell commands.

Step 4

Your First Active Script

Write, execute, and debug a simple automation script. Understand variables, functions, and console outputs in real-time.

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Meet Your Mentor

Marcus Vance

Marcus is a veteran software developer and technical educator. Having worked for over 10 years building cloud infrastructures and web architectures, he now spends his time helping beginners transition into tech fields with zero friction.

✓ 10+ years commercial experience ✓ Former Lead Instructor at CodeBootcamp ✓ Mentored 8,000+ career-switchers

What Our Students Say

"Before this class, I spent three days trying to install Node and Git and configure paths, but always got errors. Marcus showed us step-by-step, and I had everything working in under an hour. Best start ever!"

Liam Foster

Junior QA Specialist

"Extremely structured and logical. Having a clean coding environment makes practicing programming so much easier. The Git/GitHub setup was worth it alone."

Alisha Miller

Self-taught Frontend Developer

Frequently Asked Questions

What system requirements do I need?

Any modern laptop or PC running Windows 10/11 or macOS with at least 8GB RAM (like a Dell Inspiron or similar) will work perfectly.

Do I need any math or computer science background?

Absolutely not. This is built from the ground up for total beginners who have never touched code before.

Is this session pre-recorded or live?

This is a live webinar with interactive Q&A. However, a full recording and configuration guide will be emailed to all registrants.