As developers, time is our most precious asset. Mastering shortcuts across your devices—Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android—can significantly boost productivity and streamline your workflow. Let’s dive into the must-know shortcuts and tips tailored for developers.
Mac Shortcuts for Developers
System-Wide Shortcuts
Spotlight Search: Cmd + Space
Quickly open applications, search files, or perform calculations.
Switch Applications: Cmd + Tab
Cycle through open applications.
Split Screen View: Ctrl + Cmd + F
Maximize an app, then hold Option to split screens.
Force Quit an App: Cmd + Option + Esc
Handy for unresponsive apps.
Development-Specific Shortcuts
Open Terminal Quickly:
Spotlight Search Cmd + Space, then type Terminal.
Take a Screenshot of Code:
Full screen: Cmd + Shift + 3
Selected area: Cmd + Shift + 4.
Navigate Between Desktops:
Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow.
Windows Shortcuts for Developers
System-Wide Shortcuts
Open Start Menu: Ctrl + Esc
Universal start menu access.
Snap Window: Windows + Left/Right Arrow
Arrange windows side by side.
Quick Access Terminal: Windows + X
Opens the power user menu with terminal options.
Cycle Through Open Windows: Alt + Tab.
Development-Specific Shortcuts
Open File Explorer Quickly:
Windows + E.
Show Desktop:
Windows + D.
Clipboard History:
Windows + V (must enable in settings).
Task Manager Access:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
iOS Shortcuts for Developers
General Shortcuts
Access Spotlight Search: Swipe down from the middle of the screen.
Switch Between Apps:
On iPhone X and later: Swipe left or right on the home indicator.
Force Quit Apps:
Swipe up and hold, then swipe up on the app preview.
Developer-Specific Tips
Enable Developer Mode:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode.
Inspect Web Pages (iOS Safari):
Enable Web Inspector:
Settings → Safari → Advanced → Web Inspector.
Android Shortcuts for Developers
General Shortcuts
Open Quick Settings: Swipe down twice from the top.
Split Screen View:
Open Recents → Tap app icon → Split screen.
Switch Apps Quickly:
Swipe left or right on the navigation bar (for gesture navigation).
Developer-Specific Tips
Enable Developer Options:
Settings → About Phone → Tap "Build Number" 7 times.
USB Debugging Access:
Settings → Developer Options → Enable USB Debugging.
Inspect Layout Bounds:
Settings → Developer Options → Enable "Show Layout Bounds."
Cross-Platform Shortcuts for Developers
VS Code (Universal IDE)
Command Palette:
Mac: Cmd + Shift + P
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + P.
Toggle Terminal:
Mac: Cmd + \
Windows: Ctrl + .
Open Settings:
Mac: Cmd + ,
Windows: Ctrl + ,.
Git (CLI)
Clone Repository: git clone [URL].
View Status: git status.
Switch Branch: git checkout [branch_name].
Commit Changes:
git add .
git commit -m "Your message".
By mastering these shortcuts and tips across platforms, you’ll notice a significant improvement in efficiency and productivity as a developer. Start integrating them into your workflow and watch your development process transform!
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