Hello world - Compilation didn't run at the launch of the extension (press F5)

Extension sample

hello world

VS Code version

1.98.2

What went wrong?

The problem in this previous issue is still happening: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-extension-samples/issues/510

I follow the steps here: https://code.visualstudio.com/api/get-started/your-first-extension

I hit F5 and no "out" directory is created, but a new vscode window is opened and I can attempt to execute my Hello World command. When I do execute the command I get an error saying the command is not found.

I am on Windows.