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How to Create a Task to Run a Terminal Command in VS Code using tasks.json

Tutorial
Learn how to create a build task (or test task) to run a terminal command (i.e. a shell command, a command-line) using tasks.json in VS Code.
tasks.json (in VS Code)

Definition
Reference
A configuration file containing JSON code used by VS Code that describes "tasks" like build tasks and test tasks that VS Code can run.
JSON

Definition
A programming language typically used in configuration files.
VS Code

Abbreviation
Definition
Visual Studio Code.
Visual Studio Code

Closed Source
Freeware
Linux
macOS
Open Source
Windows
Free source code editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is VS Code Open Source?

Explanation
Visual Studio Code is sufficiently open source.
Source Code Editor

Definition
A type of application made for editing files containing source code.
What?! You Can Post a Whole Thread at Once on Bluesky?!

My Blog
Reference
You can post a whole multi-post thread (🧵) by clicking on the plus sign (+) button at the bottom of the post form, next to where you select the language of the post (e.g. "English").
How to Search for Starter Packs on Bluesky

Reference
Although there is currently no built-in way search for starter packs on Bluesky, there is a website we can use to find them.
List of Bluesky Search Operators

Reference
Learn how to perform advanced searches in Bluesky with operators like mentions:, from:, domain:, until:, and since:.
Handle (on Social Media)

Definition
A text code like a username that uniquely identifies a user
How to Fix: "The Feed URL is not a valid feed" (Thunderbird Error)

Explanation
Troubleshooting
If you've ever tried to use Thunderbird like an RSS client, you may have gotten the error message "The Feed URL is not a valid feed." after Thunderbird says "Verifying the feed..." when you try to add an RSS feed to it..
All About Bluesky

Reference
Index Folder View [Bluesky].
How to Use RSS to Follow Users on Bluesky

Tutorial
Learn how to use RSS to follow users on Bluesky.
How to Use RSS

Tutorial
Learn how to use RSS (i.e. feed readers), a technology that allows us to follow websites and get updates without having to use social media.
How to Add an RSS Feed to Fluent Reader

Tutorial
Learn how to add an RSS feed to Fluent Reader.
How to Make Likes Private on Bluesky

Tutorial
Currently, it's not possible to make your likes private in Bluesky.
Opinion: Reddit is a Terrible Platform for Creators

My Blog
Rant
Why Reddit, one of the largest social media in the world, is without doubt the worst possible platform for creators ever created.
Cool Website Shows All Bluesky Posts in 3D!

Tiny Website
Have you ever wanted to see what everyone is posting on social media in 3D? Now you can! Someone made an old Windows screensaver-style visualization of everything that is posted on Bluesky.
Memory Leak

Definition
Explanation
An error in the programming of a program that causes it to eventually consume infinite memory.