Moving to Linux requires software adjustments because popular Windows software isn't always available. You can install Notepad++ on Linux using an unofficial Snap ...

The Microsoft Store version of Notepad++ doesn't support his required dependencies, and thus couldn't run his code. That's a deal breaker. But for more basic codes, this might not be much of an issue.

To run VS Code in portable mode, use the .zip downloader. The downloaded .zip file can be unpacked and run in any directory. Portable mode also comes in handy if you need to wipe your system.