To run a Flutter application in VS Code, you need to:
- Open your Flutter project folder in VS Code. You can do this by clicking "File" > "Open Folder" and selecting the directory containing your Flutter project.
- Ensure the Flutter and Dart extensions are installed. These extensions provide necessary tools and features for working with Flutter in VS Code.
- Run the
flutter run
command. You can do this by clicking the "Run" button in the VS Code toolbar or by using the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and searching for "Flutter: Run". This command will build and launch your Flutter application on an emulator or connected device.
Here are some additional tips:
- Select a device or emulator: Before running your app, you can choose a device or emulator from the dropdown menu in the VS Code toolbar.
- Use the
flutter doctor
command: This command checks your environment setup and identifies any issues that need to be resolved. - Use the
flutter pub get
command: This command downloads any required packages and dependencies for your Flutter project.
Example:
Suppose you have a Flutter project named "my_app" in your workspace. You can run the app by following these steps:
- Open the "my_app" folder in VS Code.
- Click the "Run" button in the toolbar or use the command palette to run the
flutter run
command. - Select your preferred device or emulator.
- The Flutter application will be built and launched on your chosen device.
By following these steps, you can successfully run your Flutter applications in VS Code.