Visual Studio is not like a simple text editor. It has many tools and features, so it can be a little overwhelming. However, to get started, you don't need to understand every tool and feature: you just need the basics. As you learn more about it, you can take full advantage of its capabilities, making your life easier and making you more productive. Later in this chapter, we will also learn some very useful keyboard shortcuts. We will first take a look at the basics.