02 Intro

1. Open a command prompt, change the working directory to C:\Workshop\Chapter2, and execute code . (don't forget the . after code).

   

2. Just below the menu bar, you'll see an information message about "Restricted Mode". Click on the "Manage" link.

   

3. Then click on the "Trust parent" button.

   

4. In the explorer view on the left, click on "service.ps1" to open the file. A popup window will ask you to install the PowerShell extension. Click on "Install".

   

5. Once installed, you'll have access to code completion, hover, run, and format features for the PowerShell language:

   • Code completion: Type anything, then press Ctrl + Space.
   • Hover: Pass the mouse cursor over any function or variable name.
   • Run: Press F8.
   • Format: Press Alt + Shift + F.

For more information, read the VS Code User Interface documentation.

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