How can we run JavaScript in VS Code itself

Question

Can anyone tell me how can I run this JavaScript code in VS Code without node.js?

var a;
a = 0;
a++;
alert(a);

Answer 1

If you are not going to use NodeJS or a browser, you need a shell to run JavaScript. Here are a few:

1. http://www.jsdb.org/
2. http://javalikescript.free.fr/

Answer 2

I assume you're a beginner. If you want to try basic JavaScript code try plunker. it's easy for beginners. simply type your code in the.js file and click preview.

var a;
a = 0;
a++;
alert(a);

Click here for above code in plunker

Leave a comment if you need any assistant.