# Develop your own AI/ML application with the Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension

The recommended approach for creating applications is to use the Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension,
a tool that integrates application development for QLI platforms.

Before you begin, configure the host and target for the
[Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-79972-1/quick_start.html).

Follow the steps provided in
[Projects](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-79972-1/user_guide.html#projects)
to configure and create applications using the Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension.

Last Published: Oct 13, 2025

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