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Starting a Live Share Session

Introduction

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offers a powerful feature called Live Share, which allows developers to collaborate in real-time on code projects. By starting a Live Share session, you can share your workspace with others, enabling them to see your code, edit files, and even debug together. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to successfully initiate a Live Share session.

Prerequisites

Before starting a Live Share session, ensure that you have the following:

  • Visual Studio Code installed on your machine.
  • The Live Share extension installed. You can find it in the Extensions marketplace in VS Code.
  • A stable internet connection for real-time collaboration.

To install the Live Share extension:

1. Open VS Code.

2. Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar.

3. Search for "Live Share" and click on "Install".

Starting a Live Share Session

Follow these steps to start a Live Share session:

  1. Open the project you want to share in VS Code.

  2. Click on the Live Share icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window.

    Output: The Live Share pane will open, showing your collaboration options.

  3. Click on the "Start Collaboration Session" button.

    Output: A session link will be generated, which you can share with your collaborators.

  4. Copy the session link provided and send it to your collaborators via chat, email, or any other communication tool.

Joining a Live Share Session

If you are joining a Live Share session as a collaborator, here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open VS Code on your machine.

  2. Click on the Live Share icon in the Activity Bar.

  3. Paste the session link you received from the host.

    Output: You will now be connected to the host's session and can start collaborating.

Once connected, you can navigate through the shared workspace, edit files, and even use terminal features in real-time.

Conclusion

Starting a Live Share session in VS Code is a straightforward process that enhances teamwork and collaboration for developers. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily initiate a session and invite others to join. Whether you are debugging code together or conducting a code review, Live Share provides an effective way to collaborate in real-time.