Jumping into remote development might feel scary at first, but with Visual Studio Code's Remote Explorer, it's easy peasy. Here's a simple guide to get started:
# Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code
If you haven't already, grab the latest version of Visual Studio Code [here](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) install it on your machine.
# Step 2: Install the Remote Development Extension Pack
## Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code
If you haven't already, grab the latest version of Visual Studio Code [here](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)and install it on your machine.
## Step 2: Install the Remote Development Extension Pack
Head to the Extensions view in VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+X) and search for "Remote Explorer". Install the extension pack from Microsoft.
# Step 3: Connect to Your Remote System
## Step 3: Connect to Your Remote System
Once the extension pack is installed, you'll see a new icon in the Activity Bar on the side. Click on it, and select "SSH Targets" to add a new SSH connection. Fill in the necessary details like hostname, username, and optional SSH key.
