Microsoft will release Visual Studio Code for Education for free

Microsoft is making Visual Studio Code for Education free for all, and at the end of the month, it will be generally available to everyone who wants to learn how to code.

The program won’t need any kind of installation, as it includes a sandbox learning environment, which means everyone can hop in and just learn.

The Redmond-based tech giant intended to make the platform as simple and intuitive as possible, stating:

Visual Studio Code for Education will simplify the learning process with a streamlined code editing experience that’s optimized for education. It will feature a content window for learning materials, a simplified user interface and an intuitive layout, making it easier for students to master essential coding concepts. The platform’s one-click-to-code functionality removes any setup barriers, allowing students to start coding immediately.

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Users will be able to start coding directly in the web browser, and it will be available across multiple and different devices, platforms, and browsers, with Microsoft ensuring that the platform will be available to as many people as possible. 

The preview is available now for users to try, and can be accessed here. By the end of the month, Visual Studio Code for Education should be generally available to everyone.

In other news, the Redmond-based tech giant announced Copilot extensions, and speaking of coding, those learning how to do it in the platform can end up creating extensions and publishing them in app stores in Teams and Outlook.