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Visual Studio Code is a free and open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. It is a versatile editor that supports a wide range of programming languages, including, but not limited to, R, Python, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, and many others. The software provides a unified and user-friendly interface for developers working with different languages, making it a popular choice across various programming communities.

Now, I’m working on my SQL code in Visual Studio Code, and recently, I’ve also been working on R code in Visual Studio Code. Today, I’ll be introducing how to run R code in Visual Studio Code.

The general guide provided by Visual Studio Code is helpful, but it may not always be sufficient. Therefore, I will guide you on setting up R for use in Visual Studio Code.

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/r

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1) Download Visual Studio Code and install R

First, download Visual Studio Code.

https://code.visualstudio.com/Download

Open the application, navigate to the Extensions tab, and install the R extension. Ensure that the R program is installed on your PC.

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2) Setup R path

Next, set up the R path in Visual Studio Code. In the R Script, running R.home("bin") will reveal the R path.

However, note an important point: the path should be written using \\ and include R.exe at the end. Type this formatted pathway into Visual Studio Code.

C:\\Users\\kimjk\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\R\\R-4.3.1\\bin\\x64\\R.exe

With these steps completed, R coding is now activated in Visual Studio Code. Proceed by installing languageserver in R.

install.packages ("languageserver")

Now, everything is set up, and you can run R codes seamlessly in Visual Studio Code.

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3) R coding in Visual Studio Code

Now that everything is set up, you can run R codes in Visual Studio Code.

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4) Changing shortcut keys

Here’s a helpful tip! You can choose your own shortcut key to run codes. Navigate to setting icon, select Command Palette, and search for ‘R selection.’ You’ll find Run Selection/Line. Click on the setting icon to the right, then double-click the line. Now, you can choose your preferred shortcut key to run codes.

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