VSCode Workspace Guide for Full-Stack Development

A VSCode workspace is a collection of one or more folders that are opened together in a single VSCode window. Think of it as a container that holds multiple related projects, allowing you to work on them simultaneously.

This guide walks through setting up a workspace for a full-stack monorepo with a React Vite frontend and a Python FastAPI backend.

What’s in this guide

• Project Roots — Why VSCode needs to know each project’s root folder, and why workspaces help
• Setup — How to create a workspace file for a React + FastAPI monorepo
• Working with Your Workspace — File navigation, terminal management, and Git
• Best Practices — Workflows and tips for keeping everything organized