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# [Building a VSCode Extension: Part Two](https://blog.codebycorey.com/building-a-vscode-extension-part-two?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Now that I have an idea of what I am going to build, It's time to set up the repository. VSCode has a straightforward method for bootstrapping a new extension. Making sure all the prerequisites are installed The prerequisites for developing an extens...

Aug 28, 2020 · 4 min read · blog.codebycorey.com  
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## Written by

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## Responses 2

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[Sabarish Rajamohan](https://hashnode.com/@sabarish)

[Sep 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-vscode-extension-part-two/5f492a94e8bad44a5423270b/comment/5f5fe6ae61ae5e025d85b0c5)

Hey man, this series is amazing and you're covering every step you do, from installations to docs! Great work. Keep this going💎💯

[Corey O'Donnell](https://hashnode.com/@CodeByCorey)

[Sep 15, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-vscode-extension-part-two/5f492a94e8bad44a5423270b/comment/5f5fe6ae61ae5e025d85b0c5#reply-5f60132e1d6093023c713279)

[Sabarish Rajamohan](https://hashnode.com/@sabarish) Thank you for the kind words!

I just want to share my experience and how I am learning. It might not be the most efficient way of building the project but it has been fun so far.

[Shad Mirza](https://hashnode.com/@iamshadmirza)

[Aug 28, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-vscode-extension-part-two/5f492a94e8bad44a5423270b/comment/5f4938da68da2f4d5e668474)

I needed this. Thanks for writing.

[Corey O'Donnell](https://hashnode.com/@CodeByCorey)

[Aug 28, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-vscode-extension-part-two/5f492a94e8bad44a5423270b/comment/5f4938da68da2f4d5e668474#reply-5f493d53e36acd4e13427108)

Nice! I am glad I could help.