Missing Docker Extension Installation Step

[PMR745]

Is this a docs issue?

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Type of issue

Information is incorrect

Description

While going through the Introduction > Build and Push Your First Image > VS Code section of the Docker documentation, I noticed that there is no mention of installing the Docker extension for Visual Studio Code. This is an important step for users to build and manage Docker images directly from VS Code, and its omission could confuse new users who are following the guide.

Including this step would improve the onboarding experience, especially for beginners.

Location

https://docs.docker.com/get-started/introduction/build-and-push-first-image/

Suggestion

Add a note or a step in the "Build and Push Your First Image" guide explaining how to install the Docker extension in VS Code. For example:

1. Open the Extensions view in VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
2. Search for "Docker" and install the extension published by Microsoft.
3. Reload the VS Code window to activate the extension.

This addition would ensure that users have all the necessary tools configured to follow the guide effectively.

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