How To Integrate Yarn With Visual Studio Code

#yarn

#visual studio code

Integrating Yarn with Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a straightforward process that involves installing Yarn, configuring your project to use it, and possibly adding some VS Code extensions for a smoother development experience. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Install Yarn

First, you need to install Yarn on your system. If you haven't already done so, install it directly via npm (Node Package Manager) or the Yarn package manager.

Using npm:

npm install -g yarn

Using the official Yarn installation script:

curl -o- -L https://yarnpkg.com/install.sh | bash

2. Initialize Your Project with Yarn

Navigate to your project directory and initialize it with Yarn if you haven't already:

cd your-project-directory 
yarn init

This command will create a ``package.json`` file if it doesn't already exist and prompt you to fill in some details about your project.

3. Add Dependencies

You can add dependencies using Yarn:

yarn add [package-name]

For development dependencies:

yarn add [package-name] --dev

4. Open Your Project in VS Code

Open your project directory in Visual Studio Code:

code your-project-directory

5. Use Yarn Scripts in VS Code

In your package.json file, you can define scripts that you can run with Yarn. For example:

"scripts":{
   "start":"node index.js",
   "test":"jest"
 }

You can run these scripts directly from the terminal in VS Code:

yarn start 
yarn test

6. VS Code Extensions for Yarn

To enhance your experience with Yarn in VS Code, consider installing the following extensions:

  1. Yarn Extension by Gamunu Balagalla: This extension helps you manage Yarn commands from within VS Code.
  2. Install it by searching for "Yarn" in the VS Code Extensions Marketplace or through this link: Yarn Extension
  3. npm Intellisense: This extension provides autocompletion for npm modules in import statements.
  4. Install it by searching for "npm Intellisense" in the VS Code Extensions Marketplace or through this link: npm Intellisense
  5. Path Intellisense: This extension provides auto-completion for file paths.
  • Install it by searching for "Path Intellisense" in the VS Code Extensions Marketplace or through this link: Path Intellisense

7. Configure VS Code for Yarn

You can configure VS Code to recognize Yarn as your package manager. Add the following settings to your settings.json file in VS Code:

{
"npm.packageManager":"yarn"
}

This tells VS Code to use Yarn instead of npm to run scripts and install packages.

8. Using the Integrated Terminal

You can use the integrated terminal in VS Code to run Yarn commands:

  • Open the terminal: `View` > `Terminal` or use the shortcut `Ctrl+``
  • Run any Yarn command as you would in a standard terminal.

Summary

Following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate Yarn with Visual Studio Code, enhancing your development workflow. With the right configuration and extensions, you can leverage the full power of Yarn and VS Code for efficient and effective project management.