What is a VSCode Commands Cheat Sheet?
Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a free, open-source, multi-language code editor developed by Microsoft. It supports many languages out of the box, and its functionality can be extended further with various extensions available in the VSCode marketplace.
VSCode provides a powerful command palette, which allows users to perform nearly any task without leaving their keyboards. The editor can access these commands by pressing `F1` or `Ctrl + Shift + P` (`Cmd + Shift + P` on Mac).
A VSCode Commands Cheat Sheet is a quick reference guide for these commands. It lists the most commonly used commands, grouped by categories to make finding the commands for a specific task easier.
While the specific commands and their categories may vary somewhat based on the programming language and extensions used, some of the main categories in a general VSCode Commands Cheat Sheet might include:
- File Navigation and Management Commands:
These commands help to open, close, and navigate between files and directories in your project. Examples include:
`Ctrl + P` : Quick Open, Go to File…
`Ctrl + W` : Close window / file
- Editing Commands:
These commands are used to manipulate text in your files, such as cutting, copying, pasting, and selecting text. Examples include:
`Ctrl + X` : Cut line (empty selection)
`Ctrl + C` : Copy line (empty selection)
- View and Window Commands:
These commands are used to manage the view of your VSCode window, like zooming in/out, showing/hiding sidebars, and splitting views. Examples include:
`Ctrl + =` : Zoom in
`Ctrl + B` : Toggle Sidebar visibility
- Search and Replace Commands:
These commands help you to find and replace text across your entire project. Examples include:
`Ctrl + F` : Find
`Ctrl + H` : Replace
- Debugging Commands:
These commands are used when debugging your code, like starting/stopping debugging, stepping over/in/out of functions, and showing/hiding the debug pane. Examples include:
`F5` : Start/Continue Debugging
`Shift + F5` : Stop Debugging
- Integrated Terminal Commands:
VSCode includes an integrated terminal that can be used to run shell commands. These commands are used to manipulate that terminal. Examples include:
"Ctrl + `" : Show/hide terminal
"Ctrl + Shift + `" : Create new terminal
- Version Control Commands:
These commands help to manage version control systems like Git, including committing changes, checking out branches, and viewing diffs. Examples include:
`Ctrl + Shift + G` : Show Git output
`Ctrl + Shift + H` : Replace in files
It's important to keep in mind that the commands may differ depending on your keyboard layout and installed extensions. No need to worry though, you can simply access the command palette and type in what you need to do, and VSCode will provide the appropriate command suggestion.