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Installing the container tools extension for VS Code

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Installing the container tools extension for VS Code

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- [Narrator] Throughout this course, we'll use VS code to work on a sample project. The new container tools extension for VS code is the official replacement for the old Docker extension. It's a fresh take with better performance, improved features, and a smoother developer experience. If you used the Docker extension before, this one will feel familiar, but faster and more reliable. This extension utilizes the same Docker CLI under the hood, but provides enhanced integration and support for modern workflows. The team at Docker and Microsoft backs it, so it's actively maintained and built for long-term use. To get started, open the extensions tab in VS code and search for container tools. Click install and you're ready to go. It works across Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. If you already have the Docker extension, VS code will prompt you to upgrade. You won't lose your settings or container history. The transition is smooth and…

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