Becoming a Power Computer User
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A big part to maximising programming efficiency would be to understand and use custom (or often, premade) utilities on our devices.
Scott Hanselman’s highlights many very powerful tools such as and which can be leveraged on to improve our workflow efficiency.
This may seem like a basic skill, but many people don’t realize how powerful Google can be if you know how to use it correctly. You can refine your search queries by using , and , which will help you get the information you need more quickly and accurately.
For example, adding querys such as site:stackoverflow.com to your search query would limit your results to be only from .
Regular Expressions (regex) is a powerful tool for working with text. It is often used to search, manipulate, and extract information from text in a way that is much more flexible and precise than other methods. Learning regex can take some time, but the payoff is significant as it will make many tasks much easier and faster.
Many tools are available to and many of them have visualization tools and explanation to the input expression.
Having a basic understanding of how computers and operating systems work is essential for anyone who wants to be a power user. Learning about , , and basic system administration will help you troubleshoot problems and optimize your workflow.
The Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool that allows you to perform many tasks quickly and efficiently. can help you navigate your computer, automate tasks, and work with powerful tools that are not available in graphical user interfaces. Explore: .
Using a Text Editor such as Visual Studio Code, Vims or other Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) effectively can save you a lot of time and effort. Vim and Visual Studio Code are popular choices, but there are many other options available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Mastering is an essential skill that will save you time and make you much more efficient. Learning keyboard shortcuts for common tasks such as copying and pasting, navigating files, and working with text editors will make your workflow smoother and faster.