Setting Up Visual Studio Code and Azure CLI on Windows Using PowerShell

Setting up a development environment is one of the first steps when starting any technical project. However, the process can sometimes be confusing, especially when different tools, terminals, and command-line environments are involved. As I began exploring cloud technologies and command-line tools, I needed to prepare my local environment to interact with Microsoft Azure. This meant installing a code editor, configuring a terminal environment, and setting up Azure CLI so that I could manage cloud resources directly from my computer. In this article, I will walk through how I installed Visual Studio Code, opened and used the integrated PowerShell terminal, and installed Azure CLI to connect to Microsoft Azure. Along the way, I’ll demonstrate a few basic terminal commands and explain some small syntax details that can sometimes cause confusion when working in PowerShell. If you're new to cloud tools or command-line environments, this guide will help you set up a simple and functional de