C#•2y ago

Error on VS Code on M1 Mac

I have installed all C# extenstions that are needed, though I am still getting an error. Screenshot attached.

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SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:29 PM

Is there a specific reason you're using scriptcs rather than creating a proper Project?

SSinFluxx Is there a specific reason you're using scriptcs rather than creating a proper P...

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:31 PM

not sure what is scriptcs

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:31 PM

it's what's in your screenshot

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:32 PM

I know. Though I havent installed anything titled "scriptcs:

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:32 PM

just all vscode extensions

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:32 PM

for c#

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:34 PM

What are "all" the extensions you installed? And how did you create the file/project you're working on? Did you follow these instructions:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tutorials/with-visual-studio-code?pivots=dotnet-8-0

Create a .NET console application using Visual Studio Code - .NET

Learn how to create a .NET console application using Visual Studio Code and the .NET CLI.

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:34 PM

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Buddy•2/23/24, 4:34 PM

C# is project based

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:35 PM

Scriptcs is a 3rd party tool.

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:35 PM

Please use

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:35 PM

new to coding so pardon me. Though, to my understanding. A project is created via making a project folder, and programs files into that folder correct?

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:35 PM

Which will create a project with template console

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:36 PM

C# requires a csproj

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:36 PM

It is not like python where you can just execute the program with a single .cs file

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:37 PM

It needs to be compiled into an executable.

BBuddy It is not like python where you can just execute the program with a single .cs f...

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:37 PM

ah right thats how i was running it

BBuddy Please use `dotnet new console`

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:37 PM

into terminal?

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:37 PM

Yes.

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:38 PM

That will create a new console project in current directory

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:38 PM

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JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:38 PM

from here. i would open this in vs code?

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:39 PM

After that you open the folder where the csproj exists if you are using VSCode

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:40 PM

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JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:40 PM

seems like i cant?

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:41 PM

In vscode open the Folder that file is in

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:41 PM

that file isnt in any folder

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:41 PM

i cant drag it neither

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:41 PM

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JJacob that file isnt in any folder

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:41 PM

It literally is

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:42 PM

The folder is "jacob"

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:42 PM

oh lol

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:42 PM

It was created in /Users/jacob

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:42 PM

right right

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:42 PM

So you open the jacob folder

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:46 PM

okay so two questions. I dont like that its in the jacob folder. its filled with too much stuff. i just want the c# project. how would i change the directory. also. i opened the folder. now what?

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:47 PM

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JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:47 PM

this is that jacob.csproj opens up to

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:47 PM

You would start writing your code in the Program.cs file

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:48 PM

or create new .cs files as your program grows

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:48 PM

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JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:48 PM

ah i see. though im still getting this error upon running

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:48 PM

if you want to run your app do:

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:48 PM

in the vs code terminal?

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:49 PM

yeah

Buddy•2/23/24, 4:49 PM

Uninstall that extension too

BBuddy Uninstall that extension too

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:50 PM

scriptcs? what would be the terminal command to uninstall it. i dont see it in the vscode extension

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:50 PM

SinFluxx•2/23/24, 4:51 PM

are you just typing in the scriptcs command because you read it somewhere, and you don't actually have anything for it installed?

JacobOP•2/23/24, 4:52 PM

im not typing anything. im just running and thats what pops up