Setting Up Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is the ideal editor for working with The A Team resources. Follow this guide to configure VS Code for streamlined development.

Step 1: Download and Install

Download and install VS Code from the official website:

Step 2: Essential Extensions

Extensions enhance functionality and provide support for Lua and FiveM development.

Lua Language Server (sumneko.lua)

The Lua Language Server improves Lua development by adding features such as:

• Intelligent autocompletion
• Code annotations
• Dynamic type checking
• Diagnostics and warnings
• Syntax and formatting tools

Get it here:

Natives and IntelliSense support for the Lua Script runtime used by FiveM and RedM (overextended.cfxlua-vscode)

This extension provides:

• Diagnostics, IntelliSense, annotations, and auto-completion
• Support for runtime/environment globals (e.g. CreateThread, promises, json, statebags)
• Support for FiveM, RedM, and CFX natives
• Support for Cfx’s implementation of the Lua language
• Support for vector, quat, and matrix types

Get it here:

Compare folders by contents (moshfeu.compare-folders)

This extension allows you to:

• Compare the old version with the new version of a resource
• Select two folders, right-click, and compare folders

Get it here:

Step 3: Configure VS Code for Lua

Customize VS Code for optimal Lua development.

1. Open VS Code.
2. Navigate to File > Preferences > Settings.
3. Add the following configurations in settings.json:

   {
      "Lua.runtime.version": "Lua 5.4",
      "Lua.diagnostics.globals": ["Citizen", "exports", "TriggerEvent"],
   }
4. Save and restart VS Code.

This setup will ensure a smooth development experience with tools specifically designed for your workflows.