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Expand Up @@ -24,11 +24,14 @@ If you don't have VS Code installed yet, download it from [here](https://code.vi
From within VS Code,

1. Click on the Extensions icon on the left sidebar or the `View: Show Extensions` command (`Ctrl+Shift+X`).
2. Search for "Source Academy" and install it.
2. Search for "Source Academy" and click "Install". When prompted for `Do you trust the publisher "Source Academy"?` click `Trust Publisher & Install`.

We'd recommend also installing the [Error Lens](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=usernamehw.errorlens) extension
to show diagnostic messages more prominently.

Source Academy will store your code in the `.sourceacademy` folder of your home directory by default, which you may change in the settings.
If asked, `Do you trust the authors of the files in this folder?`, do click on `Yes, I trust the authors`.

## Getting started

_If you don't have an existing Source Academy account, you can try out our public frontend. See section [Changing the frontend](#changing-the-frontend)._
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