How to start julia repl in vs code insiders in specified conda environment

If you want to start Julia REPL in VS Code Insiders in a specified Conda environment, there are a few different ways to achieve this. In this article, we will explore three options to solve this problem.

Option 1: Using the Julia extension

The first option is to use the Julia extension for VS Code Insiders. This extension provides a seamless integration of Julia programming language into the VS Code environment. To start Julia REPL in a specified Conda environment using this extension, follow these steps:

1. Install the Julia extension from the VS Code marketplace.
2. Open VS Code Insiders and navigate to the Extensions view.
3. Search for “Julia” in the search bar and click on the “Install” button for the Julia extension.
4. Once the extension is installed, open a new terminal in VS Code Insiders.
5. Click on the “Julia” button in the terminal toolbar to switch to the Julia REPL.
6. In the Julia REPL, use the following command to activate the desired Conda environment:

using Conda
Conda.activate("your_conda_environment_name")

After executing these steps, you should have the Julia REPL running in the specified Conda environment within VS Code Insiders.

Option 2: Using the VS Code integrated terminal

If you prefer not to use the Julia extension, you can also start Julia REPL in a specified Conda environment using the VS Code integrated terminal. Here’s how:

1. Open VS Code Insiders and navigate to the integrated terminal.
2. Activate the desired Conda environment using the following command:

conda activate your_conda_environment_name

3. Once the Conda environment is activated, start the Julia REPL by typing “julia” in the terminal and pressing Enter.

With these steps, you should have the Julia REPL running in the specified Conda environment within the VS Code integrated terminal.

Option 3: Using the Julia command line

If you prefer to work outside of VS Code Insiders, you can start Julia REPL in a specified Conda environment using the Julia command line. Here’s how:

1. Open a command prompt or terminal outside of VS Code Insiders.
2. Activate the desired Conda environment using the following command:

conda activate your_conda_environment_name

3. Once the Conda environment is activated, start the Julia REPL by typing “julia” in the command prompt or terminal and pressing Enter.

By following these steps, you should have the Julia REPL running in the specified Conda environment outside of VS Code Insiders.

After exploring these three options, it is clear that the best option depends on your specific preferences and workflow. If you prefer to work within VS Code Insiders, using the Julia extension or the integrated terminal are both viable options. On the other hand, if you prefer to work outside of VS Code Insiders, using the Julia command line is the way to go. Ultimately, the choice is yours!