I am currently trying to get used to using Visual Studio Code on a Mac Book (dark side I know). I have used Visual Studio for years and I typically use it for everything I do on Windows, but more and more, I am finding myself in VSCode. A couple of my projects aren’t Windows based, so I thought I would give VSCode a try on my MacBook air.
This list is here so I don’t have to search the internet for the shortcuts.
Navigating the File Explorer:
- Open File Explorer: Ctrl+Shift+E or ⇧⌘E (macOS)
- Open Recent File: Ctrl+Tab or ⌘Tab (macOS)
- Search for Files: Ctrl+F or ⌘F (macOS)
- Open File by Name: Ctrl+P or ⌘P (macOS)
- Open Current File Location: Alt+Right Click (Windows) or Option+Right Click (macOS)
- Close File: Ctrl+W or ⌘W (macOS)
Enhancing Your Debugging Experience:
- Set Breakpoints: F9 or Fn+F9 (macOS)
- Step Over: F10 or Fn+F10 (macOS)
- Step In: F11 or Fn+F11 (macOS)
- Step Out: Shift+F11 or Fn+Shift+F11 (macOS)
- Run/Debug File: Ctrl+F5 or ⌘F5
- Debug Configuration: Ctrl+Shift+D or ⇧⌘D (macOS)
Harnessing the Power of Git:
- Open Source Control Panel: Ctrl+Shift+G or ⇧⌘G (macOS)
- Commit Changes: Ctrl+Alt+K or ⌥⌘K (macOS)
- Push Changes: Ctrl+Shift+K or ⇧⌘K (macOS)
- Pull Changes: Ctrl+Shift+G or ⇧⌘G (macOS)
- View Git History: Alt+Left Click (Windows) or Option+Left Click (macOS)
Embracing Extensions for Customization:
- Open Extensions Sidebar: Ctrl+Shift+X or ⇧⌘X (macOS)
- Search for Extensions: Ctrl+Shift+E or ⇧⌘E (macOS)
- Install Extension: Click the “Install” button
- Manage Extensions: Settings > Extensions
Utilizing Recommended Extensions:
- C# Extension Pack: Provides syntax highlighting, code completion, and refactoring tools for C# development.
- Visual Studio Live Share: Enables real-time collaboration with other developers on the same project.
- GitLens: Enhances git integration, providing insights into Git history, blame, and branching.
