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      <title>vscode shortcuts</title>
      <dc:creator>Sean Collins</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/iseanc/vscode-shortcuts-1c2o</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Y'all may already know these.  I'm new to vscode, and have found these shortcuts helpful:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a new HTML file, type &lt;code&gt;!&lt;/code&gt; or &lt;code&gt;html&lt;/code&gt;, and choose from one of the options Emmet produces, to get a basic HTML template.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;In HTML/CSS files, use &lt;code&gt;CTRL/COMMAND + K, CTRL + C&lt;/code&gt;, to add a comment block.  Sadly, it doesn't seem to work in a JavaScript (.js) context.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Highlight one or more lines of code and hit &lt;code&gt;CTRL/COMMAND + /&lt;/code&gt; to comment/uncomment the block.  Very handy!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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      <title>This week</title>
      <dc:creator>Sean Collins</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/iseanc/this-week-f94</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;I'm facing my own "demons" a bit this week -- things that I've struggled with for years&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;BLANK PAGE EFFECT - WHERE TO START, WHAT TO WRITE, HOW TO MAKE IT LOOK (EVEN MILDLY) ATTRACTIVE: &lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;In our web dev bootcamp, we have an assignment to make a portfolio page.  It seems they're important for showcasing skills and future employability.  Sure, go ahead an raise the bar of expectation on me!!  :).  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I'm finding it difficult to decide how to layout and decorate a page.  I have the basic HTML structure and content.  Not a real problem there - html, head, body, header, nav links, bio, projects links, etc.  I've even met most of the basic requirements for the site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But, I want the site to look good (if possible).  Seeing the "inspiration portfolios" of experienced web devs is cool, but intimidating at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I'll do my best.  I'll probably score a passing grade on the assignment.  But, there's a component of pride/ego (I want it to look good, and want others to like it) and I'm stuck between that and a bit of "writer's block", not knowing really how "best" to proceed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The only thing I can really think of is: iterate, iterate, iterate.&lt;/p&gt;

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