Follow the steps below to run a sample Ballerina program in VS Code.

Use the code view

Follow the steps below to use the code view to run a Ballerina program.

Note: Skip the steps 1-3 if you already have a Ballerina code.

1. Click View in the menu bar of the editor, and click Command Palette.

   Tip: Alternatively, use the shortcut methods ⌘ + ↑ + P on macOS and Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows and Linux.

2. In the search bar, type Show Examples, and click Ballerina: Show Examples.

3. Select the Hello World Main example.

4. Run the program using one of the options below.

   • Option 1

     Click on the Run CodeLens on the editor.

     

   • Option 2

     Click Run on the title bar of the editor.

     

Use the diagram view

Follow the steps below to use the code view to run a Ballerina program.

1. View the diagram using one of the options below.

   • Option 1

     Click Show Diagram on the title bar of the editor to view the graphical representation of the program.

     

   • Option 2

     Click the Ballerina icon in the VS Code side menu to open the diagram explorer tree.

     

2. Run the program using one of the options below.

   • Option 1

     Click Run in the diagram options menu.

     

   • Option 2

     Click Run on the title bar of the editor.

     

The integrated terminal will open automatically and run the program.

Tip: Click the Debug CodeLens to debug the Ballerina program you ran. For more information, see Debug the code.