In the fast-paced world of software development, every second counts. Developers are constantly on the lookout for tools and techniques that can streamline their workflow and boost productivity.
If you’re a Visual Studio Code user, mastering keyboard shortcuts is a game-changer. In this blog post, we’ll delve into a curated list of essential Visual Studio Code shortcuts that can significantly speed up your development process.
Navigating with Precision
- Quick Open with Ctrl + P
Quick Open is your shortcut to swiftly finding and opening files in your project. Press Ctrl + P, start typing the file name, and let Visual Studio Code intelligently suggest and navigate to your desired file.
- Switch Files Seamlessly with Ctrl + Tab
Effortlessly toggle between open files usingCtrl + Tab then letting go.This shortcut helps you maintain a smooth workflow by quickly switching focus between different tabs, eliminating the need for mouse-driven navigation.
- Efficient Line Navigation with Ctrl + G
Navigate to a specific line in a file using the “Go to Line” feature with Ctrl + G. This command opens a dialog where you can enter the line number, allowing you to jump directly to the desired location in your code.
Supercharge Your Editing
- Trigger Suggestions with Ctrl + Space
Boost your coding speed with intelligent code suggestions. Press Ctrl + Space to trigger autocompletions and suggestions based on your current context, reducing the need to type out entire lines of code manually.
- Streamline Commenting with Ctrl + /
Efficiently comment or uncomment lines of code with Ctrl + /. This shortcut makes it easy to add or remove comments, helping you document your code and test different sections without manual commenting.
- Move and Copy Lines with Alt + ↑/↓ and Shift + Alt + ↑/↓
Reorganize your code effortlessly. Move lines up or down using Alt + ↑/↓ and duplicate lines with Shift + Alt + ↑/↓. These shortcuts are invaluable for maintaining code structure and quickly replicating code segments.
Time-Saving Editing Techniques
By far my favorite ones
- Multi-Cursor Magic with Alt + Click
Become a multi-cursor expert using Alt + Click. Add cursors at multiple locations in your code simultaneously, enabling you to edit and make changes in parallel across different sections of your files.
- Format Code with Shift + Alt + F
Maintain a consistent code style effortlessly with Shift + Alt + F. This command triggers the code formatting feature, automatically adjusting indentation, spacing, and other style elements to keep your codebase clean and visually appealing.
- Undo last change ctrl + Z
Accidentally deleted a line of code? Use ctrl + Z to undo your last change. Never have to rewrite another line of code because of a mistake.
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