2022-06-27

There are lots of repetitive actions required while coding.

By minimising the number of chance working on those, we can reduce the amount of time we spend on trivial detour and therefore, less stress.

Here are some changes to share.

VS Code extension

• Open In GitHub: Open and view the current file on GitHub
  • This is useful when you are editing code locally on VS Code, and want to check the original file or different branch on remote repo.
  • There are several options what to open: File, Blame, History, or copy the URL for those files.
• GitLens: Especially gitblame
  • This package is really rich in great functions.
  • Especially the blame annotation at the end of the current line, and authorship to the top of the file / code blocks are useful.

Customise Zsh

Details in my .zshrc file

• Oh My Zsh
  • Oh My Zsh is an open-source framework for zsh with rich themes, plugins, and helpers.
  • For example, you can update your shell prompt to show simple but informative current location or get many useful plugins such as web search from a terminal.
• Alias / Function
  • Set your own aliases / function for commands long and frequently used.
    • One character alias for frequently used command; in this case, fcd let you navigate to specific directory set for the alias.

      alias -g(global) fcd(alias name) = cd(original command) + directory(where you repeatedly navigate to)
      

    • Short function for frequently used command

      k_pods() {
        kubectl get pods
      }
      

Extra: Useful VS Code shortcut key for mac

There are many tips on the internet about shortcut keys but here are some I often use.

• Reload: shift+cmd+p
• Go to files: cmd+p
• Find commands: cmd+shift+p
• Pop up terminal panel: cmd+j
• Set cursors
  • Above or below the current position: opt+cmd+↑/↓
  • Below occurrences of the currenct selection: cmd+d
  • All the occurrences of the current selection: shift+cmd+l

Simplify your input on screen, get easier accessibility between tools. Removing stress is the key to productive work environment.

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