Frequently asked questions
A quick reference of developer shortcuts, starter tools, and links we reuse often.
Why this page exists
This page collects the smaller answers that come up again and again while helping teammates get unblocked. It is not meant to replace deeper articles. It is a quick reference for common tools, shortcuts, and starting points.
If you are new here, these guides are the best place to continue reading:
- Hello, World!
- Getting started with IIS
- Favicon Service: Use website icons without hosting them
- Web browser Extensions
Visual Studio Code shortcuts
The shortcuts below are the ones we use most often while pairing, debugging, and reviewing code.
| Action | Shortcut | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle integrated terminal | Ctrl + backtick |
Display |
| Go forward | Alt + Right |
Navigation |
| Go back | Alt + Left |
Navigation |
| Format document | Shift + Alt + F |
Editing |
| Toggle word wrap | Alt + Z |
Editing |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
Editing |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y |
Editing |
For a full list, use the official reference:
Useful tools
These are small tools we end up recommending regularly:
- SQL formatting: Poor SQL
- Browser setup ideas: Web browser Extensions
- Windows web server basics: Getting started with IIS
- Website asset handling: Favicon Service: Use website icons without hosting them
What gets added here
This page is where we keep answers that are helpful but too small for a full article on their own. When a topic grows into a proper guide, we publish it as a separate post and link it from here.
Missing something?
If there is a question you keep seeing during onboarding, pairing, or code reviews, send it over. If it is short, it belongs here. If it needs a full walkthrough, we will turn it into a dedicated article.