Cursor Tips and Tricks 🎯

Like a martial arts manual, mastering these shortcuts and techniques will make your programming flow like water, achieving more with less effort.

⌨️ Essential Shortcuts

💡 Pro Tip

Learning these shortcuts is like learning martial arts moves - it may require deliberate practice at first, but with time, these actions will become muscle memory.

🤖 AI Tools

Shortcut	Function	Scenario
Tab	Accept Code Completion	When AI provides suggestions, accept with one key
Cmd/Ctrl + K	AI Code Generation	When you need AI to write code
Cmd/Ctrl + L	AI Chat	When you want to discuss with AI
Cmd/Ctrl + I	AI Editor	When you need AI to improve your code
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + A	Agent Assistant	When you need continuous dialogue to complete tasks

🎮 Editor Tools

Shortcut	Function	Scenario
Cmd/Ctrl + P	Quick Open File	Navigate through project files
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P	Command Palette	Summon various powerful features
Cmd/Ctrl + B	Toggle Sidebar	When you need more editing space
Cmd/Ctrl + J	Toggle Terminal	Execute command line operations
Cmd/Ctrl + \	Split Screen	View multiple files simultaneously

✨ Editing Techniques

Shortcut	Function	Scenario
Cmd/Ctrl + D	Select Next Match	Batch modify similar content
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + L	Select All Matches	Modify all matches at once
Alt + Click	Add Cursor	Edit in multiple places simultaneously
Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + ↑/↓	Add Cursor Above/Below	Multi-line vertical editing

🎯 Practical Techniques

1. Smart Completion Techniques

🌟 Flexible Usage

The completion feature is like your personal assistant - understanding its habits helps it serve you better.

// 1️⃣ Trigger completion actively
function calc⇥
// → function calculateTotal(items: CartItem[]): number {
//      return items.reduce((sum, item) => sum + item.price, 0)
//    }

// 2️⃣ Type inference completion
const user: User = {
  na⇥  // Type property prefix for auto-completion
  // → name: string
}

// 3️⃣ Smart import completion
useState⇥
// → import { useState } from 'react'

2. AI Collaboration Techniques

🤝 Key Points

Working with AI is like a dance duet - you need to learn to guide it and make it move according to your rhythm.

1. Precise Questions

   • Describe specific scenarios and requirements
   • Explain technical constraints and preferences
   • Provide example code for reference

2. Progressive Improvement

   • First build the basic framework
   • Gradually refine details
   • Validate and adjust promptly

3. Code Quality

   • Check code standards
   • Ensure type safety
   • Optimize performance

3. File Management Techniques 📂

🗂️ File Management Essentials

Managing your files is like organizing your workbench - keep everything in order and within reach.

1. Quick Navigation

# Use Cmd/Ctrl + P to quickly open files
file⇥     # Type file name fragment
@symbol⇥  # Jump to symbol
:123⇥     # Jump to specific line

2. Workspace Management

• Switch between multiple workspaces, each with its purpose
• Clear project structure, well-organized hierarchy
• Make good use of workspace configuration for efficiency

3. File Operations

• Quick Create: Cmd/Ctrl + N
• Batch Move: Drag + Alt
• Smart Rename: F2

🎨 Editor Customization

1. Interface Beautification

🎪 Create Your Personal Space

Like decorating your room, make the editor your most comfortable working environment.

1. Layout Optimization

• Sidebar Position: Left or right as you prefer
• Editor Split Screen: Multi-view flexibility
• Terminal Position: Top or bottom as needed

2. Theme Customization

• Color Scheme: Eye protection first
• Font Adjustment: Clarity is key
• Icon Theme: Pleasing to the eye

3. Interface Elements

• Status Bar: Key information at a glance
• Breadcrumbs: Clear file hierarchy
• Minimap: Global code overview

2. Feature Configuration

⚙️ Personalization

Configuring your editor is like training a horse - make it understand your intentions better.

1. Shortcut Customization

• Custom Combinations: Efficiency is king
• Conflict Resolution: Simplify complexity
• Habit Migration: Quick adaptation

2. Code Snippets

• Common Templates: One-click generation
• Dynamic Parameters: Flexible replacement
• Category Management: Well-organized

3. Synchronization Solutions

• Settings Sync: Consistency everywhere
• Plugin Sync: Available anywhere
• Snippet Sync: Share experiences

🔍 Debugging Techniques

🎯 Debugging Philosophy

Debugging is like solving a mystery - it requires patience, attention to detail, and wisdom. Master these techniques to navigate the code maze with ease.

1. Breakpoint Strategy 🎯

1. Setting Traps

// 1️⃣ Regular breakpoint: Set at key positions
function process() {
  // Press F9 here
  const result = complexCalculation()
}

// 2️⃣ Conditional breakpoint: Triggers only under specific conditions
for (const item of items) {
  // Right-click → Conditional breakpoint → item.value > 100
  process(item)
}

// 3️⃣ Logpoint: Print without pausing
function calculate() {
  // Right-click → Logpoint → "Current value: {value}"
  return value * 2
}

2. Breakpoint Navigation

• 🔄 F8 - Move between breakpoints smoothly
• 🎚️ Ctrl + F9 - Enable/Disable at will
• 📋 Breakpoint List - Overview all breakpoints

3. Advanced Tracking

• 📊 Data Breakpoints: Monitor variable changes
• 🎯 Function Breakpoints: Capture function calls
• ⚠️ Exception Breakpoints: Intercept errors

2. Debugging Tools 🛠️

1. Variable Tracking

• 👀 Watch Window: Real-time variable monitoring
• 🔍 Hover Tips: Quick value inspection
• ⚡ Immediate Evaluation: Calculate expressions anytime

2. Call Stack Tracking

• 🗺️ Call Stack: Clear view of code execution path
• ⬆️ Trace Upward: Find problem source
• 🔄 Frame Switching: Navigate between different call levels

3. Console Usage

• 🔍 Smart Filtering: Keep console.log organized
• ⌨️ Immediate Execution: Test code snippets
• 🔬 Object Inspection: Deep data structure analysis

💡 Debugging Tips

• Use logpoints wisely to avoid repeated code modifications
• Make good use of conditional breakpoints for efficient debugging
• Master shortcuts to make debugging process smooth

⚡ Performance Optimization

🚀 Performance First

Like tuning a race car, every detail optimization can bring performance improvements. Let's tune the editor to its optimal state.

1. Editor Optimization 🎯

1. File Management

• 📂 Open File Limit: Set reasonable thresholds
• 🎯 Workspace Focus: Load only necessary files
• 🔌 Plugin Optimization: Disable unused features

2. Search Acceleration

• 🔍 Precise Search: Use file type filters
• 📍 Scope Limitation: Specify search directories
• ⚡ Index Optimization: Maintain clear file structure

3. Resource Management

• 🧹 Regular Cleanup: Remove temporary files
• 📊 Performance Monitoring: Watch memory usage
• ⚖️ Balance: Features vs. Performance

2. AI Acceleration 🤖

1. Response Optimization

• ⚡ Precise Prompts: Clear instructions for faster results
• 🎯 Scope Control: Limit generation content size
• 📝 Incremental Generation: Complete large tasks in steps

2. Resource Conservation

• 💡 Use as Needed: Avoid over-reliance on AI
• 🔄 Cache Reuse: Save common code snippets
• 📦 Local Priority: Prioritize local resources

3. Quality Control

• ✅ Code Check: Ensure generated code quality
• 🛠️ Error Handling: Handle exceptions gracefully
• 📈 Continuous Improvement: Keep improving generation strategies

💡 Optimization Tips

• Regular workspace cleanup to keep projects lean
• Reasonable AI feature usage to avoid excessive consumption
• Maintain good code organization for efficient retrieval

🤝 Collaboration Techniques

🌟 Team Collaboration Philosophy

Great code isn't a solo performance but a team symphony. Master these collaboration techniques for more harmonious team development.

1. Code Review Techniques 👀

1. Diff Comparison

// Use Alt + Click to navigate in diff view
+ function newFeature() {
+   // New feature implementation
+ }
- function oldFeature() {
-   // Removed old implementation
- }

• 📊 Inline Comparison: Clear view of line changes
• 🔄 Side-by-Side: Clear old vs new code
• 📜 History Tracking: Understand code evolution

2. Feedback Art

• 💬 Precise Comments: Direct feedback on specific lines
• 📝 Constructive Suggestions: Provide improvement directions
• ✅ Follow-up: Ensure issues are resolved

3. Version Control

• 🌳 Branch Management: Keep code flow clear
• 🔀 Conflict Resolution: Elegantly resolve code conflicts
• 🔄 Merge Strategy: Ensure safe code integration

2. Team Coordination 🤲

1. Knowledge Sharing

• 📚 Code Snippet Library: Accumulate team best practices
• ⚙️ Configuration Sync: Unified development environment
• 📖 Team Documentation: Build knowledge base

2. Standards Unification

• 📏 Code Style: Follow team conventions
• 🎨 Naming Conventions: Improve code readability
• 🔍 Review Standards: Ensure code quality

3. Experience Transfer

• 📝 Skill Sharing: Regular learning exchange
• 🎓 Newcomer Guide: Help team growth
• 🔄 Continuous Improvement: Keep optimizing processes

💡 Collaboration Tips

• Maintain positive communication attitude
• Follow team development standards
• Actively share experience and knowledge

📚 Final Words

• Mastering these techniques takes time
• Continuous learning and practice are important
• Remember to share your insights with the team