# A Better Editor

A Better Editor: Writing Scripts in VS Code.

Updated: November 10, 2026

1. [Writing Scripts in VS Code](https://www.ask-codey.com/lessons/bash-scripts-in-vs-code) (Apprentice): VS Code is a free editor for Windows, Mac and Linux; code . opens the folder you're in, the free ShellCheck extension underlines mistakes in a script as you type, and its built-in terminal runs the script without leaving the editor, though nano still works.

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/courses/bash-in-depth/topics/bash-a-better-editor