Software Functionality - Visual studio code

(Author's Work)

Activity Bar

This bar contains the following sections;

• Explorer: This is where you can view previous or current projects stored on the device.
• Search: This is used to search for a line of code or specific project from the past.
• Source control: It can be used to track code changes or to work together with other coders.
• Run and debug console: A file that can be debugged or run is opened here.
• Extensions: Here, extension file or packages can be downloaded to aid the software process the language that is being written.
• Testing: This a place where a test framework can be configure for a particular programming language.

Menu Bar

This bar contains file, edit, view, go, run, terminal, help. It also contains the name of the project currently being worked on. 

• file - display, save or open a new window.
• edit- copy, cut , paste or toggle line and block comment.
• view - change appearance or layout, view command palette, select options from activity bar.
• go - can go to a specific line, comment or command.
• run - select to run a file with or without debugging.
• terminal - create, split terminal or run, build tasks.
• help - show commands, tips and tricks, tools.

Command Palette/Work Area

This the place where codes, tasks and commands are displayed. It shows any possible errors that would need to be checked. Also, with the aid of extensions, it can display predicted command inputs.

Problems Window

Here, a more detailed representation of a problem or error. It shows the specific line or lines which need to be addressed, and the amount of problems located throughout the task.

Debug Console

This console displays the task currently being debugged. A debug session would need to be started in order to evaluate the expression.

Terminal

The terminal works in tandem with editor to display the result of commands. It supports error detection and external links. It is integrated to serve as the essence of the workspace.