Javascript course

Hi, I’m new here. Just enrolled in this Java course and I have a beginner question. If this is not the right thread then I apologize.

A friend of mine who’s let’s say a semi pro programmer recommended to use Visual Studio Code. But in the fundamentals section - 1st lession “Setting Up the Development Environment” it is shown a few different steps to download (Javascript development kit and editors).

I started learning Python here in VSC and I kind of like it. He says that it should have everything I need (I can choose Js language).
So my question is, should I do what tutorial says or can I learn using VSC?

Thanks

EDIT: My mistake…I bought wrong course (Bought Ultimate Java Mastery instead of Ultimate Javascript Mastery). Have to contact support. I hope I can switch courses.