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VS Code + WSL Beginner Workflow

A practical onboarding course for serious technical learning on Windows. It covers WSL, Linux command-line basics, VS Code workflows, project structure, environments, debugging, and the day-to-day habits needed for Python, data, and engineering courses.

2 weeks 12 lessons 1,983 enrolled 4.8 rating

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Who This Is For

  • Windows learners who need a dependable setup before taking Python, AI, or data engineering courses.
  • Beginners tired of environment problems blocking their technical progress.
  • Students who want to build professional habits around editor, terminal, and project workflow.

How You'll Train

  • Start with WSL and editor setup, then move into terminal fluency, project structure, environments, and debugging.
  • Focus on the everyday workflow problems that usually slow down beginners before real course content begins.
  • Treat setup as an engineering skill rather than a one-time checklist.

Technologies

VS CodeWSLUbuntuBashGit

What You Leave With

  • Set up a stable Windows-based local development workflow using WSL and VS Code.
  • Navigate projects, environments, and command-line tasks with more confidence.
  • Reduce future friction across Python, SQL, data science, and engineering courses.

Portfolio Outcome

A reproducible local development workspace that supports future IODS technical courses.

Curriculum

Install WSL, Ubuntu, and VS Code ExtensionsLecture
45 min
Terminal, Filesystem, and Editor Setup LabLab
90 min
Setup Checklist QuizQuiz
15 min

Instructor

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IODS Faculty
Curriculum delivered by practising data & ML engineers