In my previous video I showed you how to integrate Unity’s new Linux editor and Visual Studio Code from scratch. This time around we are going to take a look at a very handy plugin that simplifies the process.
Visual Studio Code Download - https://code.visualstudio.com/
Visual Studio Unity plug-in maintained by @Reapazor - https://github.com/dotBunny/VSCode/
Unity for Linux Download - http://bit.ly/1QYpiro
Visual Studio Code or VS Code is a completely free, light weight, cross platform, multi-language code editor, allowing you to write code across Linux, OS X and of course, Windows. Its important to note that while VS Code lets you edit code it is not an IDE and shouldn’t be confused as a stripped down version of Visual Studio Community or Express editions. Where VS Code excels is in those times when you don’t really need all the “extra” features that an IDE brings to the table. Like in the video example where it is used to edit scripts for the Unity game engine. With support for multiple languages (more being added still) it is also a great fit as a general editor for everything from console apps to cloud apps and all those in between. I highly recommend taking a look at it for your next coding adventure.
Looking to upgrade your Unity skills?
The Microsoft Virtual Academy has some great video courses for every skill level. If you are new to Unity development, check out the “Developing 2D & 3D Games with Unity for Windows Jump Start” course. Looking to expand your user base? Increase your reach by bringing your existing iOS, Android, or PC games to Windows Store by following this step-by-step deep dive, “Porting Unity Games to Windows Store and Windows Phone”.