Software Development Tips

Internal file navigation in VS Code using symbols

Symbols are named navigational markers that help you reference and jump to specific locations in your code files.

Jun 26 • Petr Stribny

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What is a test case, anyways?

Developers interact with tests constantly, but they aren't always well-versed in the formal terminology used to describe them—or why that terminology…

Jun 5 • Petr Stribny

January 2026

Toggle any VS Code setting with keyboard shortcuts

Have you ever wanted to toggle your line numbers with a single keystroke, or hide the Activity Bar to reclaim screen real estate?

Jan 26 • Petr Stribny

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Implicit requirements

Most people are, euphemistically speaking, economical with software requirements.

Jan 12 • Petr Stribny

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October 2025

Surround with snippets in VS Code

Who doesn’t like code snippets?

Oct 11, 2025 • Petr Stribny

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Documenting supported environments

Applications and entire software systems don’t run in a vacuum; they run in environments consisting of compatible hardware and software.

Oct 2, 2025 • Petr Stribny

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September 2025

Programmatic terminal tabs and windows

Terminal emulators with tab support (opening multiple shell sessions at once) can often be controlled programmatically.

Sep 26, 2025 • Petr Stribny

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Navigating between symbol highlights in Visual Studio Code

Learning to navigate code efficiently is always a good idea.

Sep 18, 2025 • Petr Stribny

How documentation can improve everything

Today, I want to discuss a big benefit of writing documentation that is often ignored: driving improvements to confusing and convoluted solutions.

Sep 12, 2025 • Petr Stribny

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Underrated Quick Fix smart actions

While AI chats and agents are all the rage, I think GitHub Copilot’s smart actions in VS Code deserve more attention.

Sep 5, 2025 • Petr Stribny

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August 2025

Getting notified from the command line

When executing long-running commands in the terminal, it is useful to get notified when they are done, instead of checking the terminal manually.

Aug 28, 2025 • Petr Stribny

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From best practices to sensible defaults

The tech industry is obsessed with “best practices.” People are constantly on the hunt for the latest and greatest processes, tools, and technologies.

Aug 22, 2025 • Petr Stribny