Shortcuts @ work to save your time and add fun
When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts.
While I was at work, I realized a very strange fact. A question rose in my mind and the asked myself about "What is the most repetitive task I do..??"
Very specific to work on a Windows machine, I always grab the small little mouse to move the cursor across the two monitors connected to my Computer. Switching Windows, Switching Tabs on a browser, Browsing directories, and many more common tasks to accomplish the day to day activities.
Along with these stuff, I spend a lot of time on IntelliJ Idea which is one of the most flexible tool for working with programming. This tool has so many features, works with version control tools, build configuration tools, java plugins, (what not...!!) and many more.
I thought sharing few experiences with this tool which might be helping others to save a minute of their daily tight-packed days..
Thinking how a simple key-board shortcut will save time..???
Give a try.. It doesn't take much effort...
Tip #1
Every time we load the IntelliJ Idea tool, there is a wizard showing "Tip of the day".
Don't ignore this pop-up.
May be the task which we spend 5 mins, could be done in a min by following the options given in the tool.
Tip #2
I realized that few handy shortcuts were placed just on the landing page of the tool.
(which I never cared to look at. After an year of using this tool, found the existence of these shortcuts which made my life simpler)
(To see these, close all the file/tabs in the IntelliJ Idea)
Tip #3
Then, here comes the general shortcuts which are always mentioned very next to the traditional menu options.
Most of the actions listed in the menus are mapped with keyboard shortcuts.
Tip #4
Last but not the least, there is a "KeyMap" configuration setting available in the Settings wizard.
Using this wizard, one can search/create/update/modify the shortcuts for the actions interested in.
A shortcut to launch the settings window "ctrl + alt + s"
Then search for "KeyMap" in the settings wizard, which looks like in the below screenshot
The Keymap gives option to customize the shortcuts to the extent depending on user interests.
The tool is smart enough to enable users to migrate from different other IDEs. IntelliJ can be configured to mimic the behaviour of other IDEs.
If a user had experience working with NetBeans, and new to the IntelliJ, it will be tough to correct everytime after hitting a shortcut which works for NetBeans.
Idea IDE gives an option to change the shortcut templates.
How encouraging it is to import our shortcut key combinations from a different tool. I love this feature a IDEA.
Give a try to look at these help screens, and make it a routine in day to day life to use atleast one single NEW shortcut a day.
Happy programming...
When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts.
While I was at work, I realized a very strange fact. A question rose in my mind and the asked myself about "What is the most repetitive task I do..??"
Very specific to work on a Windows machine, I always grab the small little mouse to move the cursor across the two monitors connected to my Computer. Switching Windows, Switching Tabs on a browser, Browsing directories, and many more common tasks to accomplish the day to day activities.
Along with these stuff, I spend a lot of time on IntelliJ Idea which is one of the most flexible tool for working with programming. This tool has so many features, works with version control tools, build configuration tools, java plugins, (what not...!!) and many more.
I thought sharing few experiences with this tool which might be helping others to save a minute of their daily tight-packed days..
Thinking how a simple key-board shortcut will save time..???
Give a try.. It doesn't take much effort...
Tip #1
Every time we load the IntelliJ Idea tool, there is a wizard showing "Tip of the day".
Don't ignore this pop-up.
May be the task which we spend 5 mins, could be done in a min by following the options given in the tool.
A lot can be made by just adding "A bit a day"
Tip #2
I realized that few handy shortcuts were placed just on the landing page of the tool.
(which I never cared to look at. After an year of using this tool, found the existence of these shortcuts which made my life simpler)
(To see these, close all the file/tabs in the IntelliJ Idea)
Tip #3
Then, here comes the general shortcuts which are always mentioned very next to the traditional menu options.
Most of the actions listed in the menus are mapped with keyboard shortcuts.
Tip #4
Last but not the least, there is a "KeyMap" configuration setting available in the Settings wizard.
Using this wizard, one can search/create/update/modify the shortcuts for the actions interested in.
A shortcut to launch the settings window "ctrl + alt + s"
Then search for "KeyMap" in the settings wizard, which looks like in the below screenshot
The Keymap gives option to customize the shortcuts to the extent depending on user interests.
The tool is smart enough to enable users to migrate from different other IDEs. IntelliJ can be configured to mimic the behaviour of other IDEs.
If a user had experience working with NetBeans, and new to the IntelliJ, it will be tough to correct everytime after hitting a shortcut which works for NetBeans.
Idea IDE gives an option to change the shortcut templates.
How encouraging it is to import our shortcut key combinations from a different tool. I love this feature a IDEA.
Give a try to look at these help screens, and make it a routine in day to day life to use atleast one single NEW shortcut a day.
Happy programming...
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