run a file in vs code for javascript code example

Example 1: how to run javascript in visual studio code

// install live server and then right click on your index.html and the keep the browser ready

Example 2: how to run js file in vs code

Simply open the .js file in question in VS Code, 
  switch to the 'Debug Console' tab, hit the debug button 
  in the left nav bar, and click the run icon (play button)!