I was wondering what keyboard shortcuts developers use within their favourite IDE and which are absolutely inevitable. Do you just use the pre-defined ones or do you rather prefer configuring your own shortcuts independetly of the IDE? Which shortcuts increase your productivity and why? Here is a list of our favourites…
Fabians TOP 5
- CTRL+C / CTRL-V (obviously)
- CTRL+S (save file)
- CTRL+D (duplicate line, selection)
unfortunately not available in every IDE - CTRL+X (cut line)
- ALT-left cursor, ALT-right cursor
navigate between open documents
There are many more depending on the IDE I use, especially to navigate between the windows in the IDE, etc.
Michals TOP 5
- CTRL+Y (remove line)
Is a must for me on every editor. Makes refactoring a bed of roses and is a productivity boost! - CTRL+S (save)
Saving should happen on one’s head - CTRL+Tab (document switching)
jumping between the last used document at best - CTRL+G (go to line)
unimaginable to live without that - CTRL+cursor keys
jumping between whole words (left/right), or moving the sceen contents without moving the cursor (top/down)
Dont hasitate to post your own TOP list filled with your favourite keyboard scheme. It’s always interesting to know how others do their work…