VS Code setup help needed

[dbrans]

Hi folks,
I am really enjoying this course! Big thanks to Patrick and the community!

I am following along with the youtube video around 3h36m and have a few things that are out of whack.

Setup:

• I installed python 3.X using homebrew. python3 --version gives the correct version.
• I just installed VS Code along with Python and Solidity extensions. That is all.
• I am using this version of SimpleStorage.sol.

Problem 1: Missing or strange settings.

When I search VS Code settings for "Solidity" I only see the following (image). There is no "Solidity: Formatter" for example. Also, the settings like "compile using remote version" must be edited using settings.json instead.

Problem 2: pragma errors

I edited settings.json manually to edit the remote compiler:

However I get his error:

... and this error:

I appreciate everyone who took the time to read this and I hope my ignorance of VS Code (and blockchain for that matter) will be of help to others.

Regards,
Derek

[cromewar]

Hello @dbrans thanks your post your question here.

There is some extensions for solidity but the most recommended one is the extension by Juan Blanco

with this extension you easily can change the compiler version with a simple right click:

The option is: change global compiler version (remote)

with this extension you'll have now the option on the settings for the formatter:

Also if you are on windows check the course index: Windows Support to know which other tools you would need for the course and the optimal configuration.

Feel free to make any other question, and welcome to blockchain world.

[dbrans]

I had installed a random Solidity plugin and not the intended Solidity plugin. Thank you.

[cromewar]

I'm glad it helped you.
Best regards, Crome.