When I use Ctrl + Shift + B to try and compile from VSC, it shows me this -
I am so sorry if this error’s solution was given in the course, because I have just started using VSC.
(I used VS mostly, since I am on Windows and have no need for using VSC. But the shortcuts on VSC are a lot better than the VS ones. Or i am just not able to find them on VS lol)
Note - Take your time to answer this one, since I can still compile successfully from the editor.
Which shortcuts in particular?
I am not familiar with that error and searching isn’t helpful. Are you sure you have the workspace open?
The Ctrl + Shift + P one is really helpful. You can literally do anything from it. Also I like the extensions.
Yes. My workspace is open.
You can vote on that here https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/idea/460947/command-palette.html
Not sure then 
. What does your tasks.json look like (in the .vscode folder).
It looks… large!
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