Are you tired of reaching for your mouse every time you want to perform a task in Visual Studio Code? ππ€ Let's supercharge your coding experience by mastering some powerful terminal commands that will elevate your productivity to new heights! π
Here's a quick rundown of essential terminal commands to help you navigate and work efficiently without touching that mouse:
Navigation Magic: Move around your project directories swiftly with ease.
cd "your-folder-path" # Navigate to a directory
ls # List files and folders
code . # Open the current
directory in VS Code
Version Control: Manage your Git repositories seamlessly.
git clone "repo-url" # Clone a Git repository
git pull # Fetch the latest
changes
git commit -m "message" # Commit changes
Package Management: Handle dependencies like a pro.
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npm install "package" # Install a Node.js package
npm update "package" # Update a package
Running Code: Compile and run your code straight from the terminal.
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python "script.py" # Execute a Python script
node "script.js" # Run a Node.js script
Text Manipulation: Perform text-related tasks without opening a file.
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echo "Hello, World!" > "output.txt" # Create a text file
cat "file.txt" # Display file content
Efficient Searching: Find what you're looking for with speed.
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grep -r "search-term" # Search text in files recursively
Terminal Commands for Productivity
Command Description
ctrl + ~ Open the integrated terminal in VS Code
up arrow / down arrow Navigate through command history
tab Auto-complete filenames and commands
ctrl + c Terminate a running process (e.g., script)
ctrl + l Clear the terminal screen
Remember, mastering these commands might take a bit of practice, but the time you save and the efficiency gained are well worth it! So, say goodbye to the mouse and hello to a more streamlined coding workflow. πΌπ
Give these commands a try and watch your programming productivity soar! Have any favorite terminal tricks? Share them in the comments below! ππ€
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