Get started with the Ansible Visual Studio Code extension

Learning path | 6 resources | Published on April 29, 2024
Anshul Behl

Take a guided walkthrough of the Ansible extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

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  1. Overview: Get started with the Ansible Visual Studio Code extension
  2. Install and configure the Ansible extension in Visual Studio Code Page
  3. Syntax highlighting and auto-completion Page
  4. Ansible lint integration with the Ansible VS Code extension Page
  5. Connect the extension to Ansible Lightspeed with IBM watsonx Code Assistant Page
  6. Execute Ansible playbooks and integrated version control Page

Overview: Get started with the Ansible Visual Studio Code extension

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The Ansible extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) can significantly boost your efficiency, accuracy, and proficiency when writing automation code with Ansible. This learning path guides you through its features, helping beginners build a foundation and experienced users enhance their automation workflows. We've included best practices and efficient strategies to prepare you to effectively manage and deploy Ansible code. 

VS Code aids in automation creation, error reduction, and faster development. Key features include syntax highlighting, auto-completion, linting, and integration with AI tools like Red Hat Ansible Lightspeed with IBM watsonx Code Assistant. 

Prerequisites:

  • Subscription to Ansible Automation Platform.
  • Sign up for your no-cost trial.
  • Basic knowledge of Ansible concepts or the Foundations of Ansible learning path.
  • Basic knowledge of YAML syntax or the Introduction to YAML learning path.
  • Basic navigation knowledge of Visual Studio Code.

In this learning path, you will:

  • Install and configure the Ansible extension in VS Code.
  • Explore syntax highlighting and auto-completion.
  • Integrate Ansible lint with the Ansible VS Code extension.
  • Connect the VS Code extension to Ansible Lightspeed with IBM watsonx Code Assistant.
  • Execute Ansible Playbooks directly from within VS Code and version control integration.