run Angular 4 + node API at a time

Question

I am new for angular and I have requirements to develop a web application with Angular4(Front) + REST API using node js(API connectivity with Ms Sql).

Now my confusion is that is it better if I develop both projects separately or not...?

Personally, I prefer to develop both projects separately.

But I am using the visual studio code as my IDE and with visual studio code, I am able to work only one project at a time.

I want to work on both projects at a time.

Is there any way/any other IDE which can help me out? Or Is there any way to run two projects at a time in visual studio code...?(I have researched a lot for that but I didn't find any helpful solutions)

any help will be highly appreciated