RE: How to write posts with coding tools
Great idea here! I have been using VS Code for quite a while now to work on JS codes. I even use it to preview markdown that I put into my GitHub repo. But for some reason, I never thought of using it for my posts on Steemit.
I have never seen the Code Spellchecker either. That is a nice little extension.
I was just working on a really long post. I usually do it in a GMail draft, then just paste it into Steemit to see what it looks like. Then I go back to GMail to do more edits, etc. That is a terrible way to operate... Like some sort of caveman!
You have just increased my productivity by 3 times! And it was sitting here right in front of me this whole time! I been writing posts like this for nearly a YEAR NOW!
FACE PALM!
Thanks for sharing!
I might just add that you must save the file you are working on as a .md file (Markdown file type) in order for the preview button to show in the top right corner. Otherwise, VS Code doesn't realize it is a markdown file.
This is so cool, like I just got a new toy.
Thanks again!
Awesome! Exactly like getting a new toy. I felt the same way when I first figured out the functionality. It was a real breath of fresh air. You're right about the .md extension, I'll have to add that to the article. Thanks for pointing it out! I'm really glad you liked the article, hopefully we'll get more people to join us in writing posts with VS Code. :)
If you open the command palette you can change the language mode to markdown without the need to save. Of course it's always a good idea to save your work though!
Thanks for the article! I didn't think of using VSCode myself either.
I'm glad you liked it. Personally, I always save my work, just in case. Can never be too sure! :D