Make sure to compile the code to verify your code before connecting your ESP8266 to your computer and selecting the virtual COM port to which your device is connected in the Arduino IDE under Tools -> ...

Despite a wealth of tutorials for setting up and writing code for the ESP8266 WiFi module, there has not been much of anything on programming this cheap wireless module with the Arduino IDE ...

Preparin Arduino IDE We'll program the ESP32 and ESP8266 boards using Arduino IDE, so make sure you have them installed in your Arduino IDE. Installing the ESP32 Board in Arduino IDE (Windows, Mac OS ...