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Master Productivity: Essential Shortcuts for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android Developers

As developers, time is our most precious asset. Mastering shortcuts across your devices—Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android—can significantly boost productivity and streamline your workflow. Let’s dive into the must-know shortcuts and tips tailored for developers.

Mac Shortcuts for Developers
System-Wide Shortcuts
Spotlight Search: Cmd + Space

Quickly open applications, search files, or perform calculations.
Switch Applications: Cmd + Tab

Cycle through open applications.
Split Screen View: Ctrl + Cmd + F

Maximize an app, then hold Option to split screens.
Force Quit an App: Cmd + Option + Esc

Handy for unresponsive apps.
Development-Specific Shortcuts
Open Terminal Quickly:

Spotlight Search Cmd + Space, then type Terminal.
Take a Screenshot of Code:

Full screen: Cmd + Shift + 3
Selected area: Cmd + Shift + 4.
Navigate Between Desktops:

Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow.
Windows Shortcuts for Developers
System-Wide Shortcuts
Open Start Menu: Ctrl + Esc

Universal start menu access.
Snap Window: Windows + Left/Right Arrow

Arrange windows side by side.
Quick Access Terminal: Windows + X

Opens the power user menu with terminal options.
Cycle Through Open Windows: Alt + Tab.

Development-Specific Shortcuts
Open File Explorer Quickly:

Windows + E.
Show Desktop:

Windows + D.
Clipboard History:

Windows + V (must enable in settings).
Task Manager Access:

Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
iOS Shortcuts for Developers
General Shortcuts
Access Spotlight Search: Swipe down from the middle of the screen.

Switch Between Apps:

On iPhone X and later: Swipe left or right on the home indicator.
Force Quit Apps:

Swipe up and hold, then swipe up on the app preview.
Developer-Specific Tips
Enable Developer Mode:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode.
Inspect Web Pages (iOS Safari):

Enable Web Inspector:
Settings → Safari → Advanced → Web Inspector.
Android Shortcuts for Developers
General Shortcuts
Open Quick Settings: Swipe down twice from the top.

Split Screen View:

Open Recents → Tap app icon → Split screen.
Switch Apps Quickly:

Swipe left or right on the navigation bar (for gesture navigation).
Developer-Specific Tips
Enable Developer Options:

Settings → About Phone → Tap "Build Number" 7 times.
USB Debugging Access:

Settings → Developer Options → Enable USB Debugging.
Inspect Layout Bounds:

Settings → Developer Options → Enable "Show Layout Bounds."
Cross-Platform Shortcuts for Developers
VS Code (Universal IDE)
Command Palette:

Mac: Cmd + Shift + P
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + P.
Toggle Terminal:

Mac: Cmd + \
Windows: Ctrl + .
Open Settings:

Mac: Cmd + ,
Windows: Ctrl + ,.
Git (CLI)
Clone Repository: git clone [URL].

View Status: git status.

Switch Branch: git checkout [branch_name].

Commit Changes:

git add .
git commit -m "Your message".
By mastering these shortcuts and tips across platforms, you’ll notice a significant improvement in efficiency and productivity as a developer. Start integrating them into your workflow and watch your development process transform!

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