Maximizing Efficiency in Linux

Time-saving Linux Shortcut Keys

The main reason developers prefer Linux over windows is because of the terminal. The terminal gives the user full control over the operating system. The terminal will reduce your mouse clicks by half. It gives a professional touch to work and is also time-saving.

Let's start with the trump cards of a developer:

ctrl + c -> copy
ctrl + v -> paste

Bash shortcut keys

ctrl + alt + t -> Launch Terminal

ctrl + a -> goes to beginning of line
ctrl + e -> goes to end of line
ctrl + k -> Cut the part of the selected line after the cursor and 
            copy it to the clipboard
ctrl + l -> Clean the current screen
ctrl + j -> Enter the Newline control character
Ctrl + R -> Search in your Bash history
alt  + b -> Move the cursor back one word.
alt  + f -> Move the cursor forward one word
Arrow Up -> Previously used command 

Ubuntu Shortcut keys

windows          -> Open Activities.
PrtSc            -> Take a screenshot of the entire screen.
Alt + F2         -> Open a command prompt.
Alt + Tab        -> Cycle between running applications.
win + L          -> Lock the current session.
win + D          -> Minimize all windows to show desktop.
Alt + PrtSc      -> Take a screenshot of the window in focus.
Shift + PrtSc    -> Take a screenshot of a selected area on the screen.
Ctrl + Alt + T   -> Launch Terminal.
win + Arrow keys -> Snap the window in focus to a border.