| Some general tips for improving workflow:
- within a specific file/project, try to recognize places where you are retyping the same (or very similar) code blocks repeatedly. try to pull those out into a function to avoid redundant code and typing - try to recognize code structures that you are typing repeatedly across projects, and see if you can make snippets that reduce the number of keystrokes and time needed - if you are performing the same action multiple times, try making a macro - get familiar with the keyboard shortcuts for your editor of choice. Try to do as much without the mouse as possible - for whatever editor you use, do a bit of research to figure out what good plugins there are that might help you. for example, if you write a lot of HTML, you could benefit from
the emmet plugin (zen coding). - try out a lot of apps. If you think "there should be an easier way to do this", then there probably is. - avoid shortcuts that sacrifice quality for convenience. doing something quick and dirty will often just create more work for you later. - don't ever make mistakes. or, if thats not possible, have a plan for debugging. |