# A Tour Through VSC

Welcome to VSC! If you open the app, it should look something like this (aside from the blue arrow)

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Now, let's talk about the thing the blue arrow is pointing to. This icon opens up VSC's **Command Palette**, a list of different commands and stuff that you'll find to be incredibly helpful.&#x20;

To make code, we first need a **project**. A project is just a collection of related files that are compiled and run for something.&#x20;

We can't just use a regular project either— we need a WPILIB one! (If you want to use VSC outside of FRC Programming-related stuff, check out this tutorial to create a regular Java project: [link](https://youtu.be/Xtgzs8z6ChM). This addon already comes with Java + all its related stuff)

## Creating a WPILIB Project

Go to the aforementioned Command Palette and click on the icon. You should see this menu popup:

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Find "Create a new project" and click on it. Once you click on it, you'll see this logo.&#x20;

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