Visual Studio Code Shortcut Mappping

Table of contents

1. 🧭 Core Philosophy
2. Global Shortcut Mapping (MacOS)
3. Java
   1. Extensions
   2. Shortcuts
   3. Notes
4. Python
   1. Extensions
   2. Shortcuts
   3. Notes
5. JavaScript
   1. Extensions
   2. Shortcuts
   3. Notes
6. TypeScript
   1. Built-in support
   2. Shortcuts
   3. Notes
7. Multi-cursor & Editing
8. Recommended Extensions (All Languages)
9. Final Takeaway
10. Pro Tip

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🧭 Core Philosophy

• IntelliJ: full-featured IDE with built-in intelligence
• VS Code: lightweight editor + extensions

Tip: Install “IntelliJ IDEA Keybindings” extension if you want familiar shortcuts.

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Global Shortcut Mapping (MacOS)

Action	IntelliJ	VS Code (Mac)
Search Everywhere	Shift + Shift	Cmd + Shift + P
Find File	Cmd + Shift + O	Cmd + P
Find in Files	Cmd + Shift + F	Cmd + Shift + F
Go to Symbol	Cmd + Alt + O	Cmd + T
Go to Definition	Cmd + B	F12 / Cmd + Click
Quick Fix	Option + Enter	Cmd + .
Rename	Shift + F6	F2
Format Code	Cmd + Option + L	Shift + Option + F
Optimize Imports	Cmd + Option + O	Shift + Option + O
Command Palette	—	Cmd + Shift + P
Terminal	—	Ctrl + `

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Java

Extensions

• Extension Pack for Java
• Spring Boot Extension Pack (optional)

Shortcuts

Action	IntelliJ	VS Code
Generate code	Cmd + N	Cmd + .
Run	Shift + F10	Ctrl + F5
Debug	Shift + F9	F5
Go to implementation	Cmd + Option + B	Cmd + Click
Type hierarchy	Ctrl + H	Command Palette

Notes

• Refactoring is more limited than IntelliJ
• Spring support is good but less integrated

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Python

Extensions

• Python (Microsoft)
• Pylance

Shortcuts

Action	IntelliJ (PyCharm)	VS Code
Run file	Shift + F10	Ctrl + F5
Debug	Shift + F9	F5
Quick fix	Option + Enter	Cmd + .
Rename	Shift + F6	F2
Show docs	F1	Cmd + K Cmd + I
Go to definition	Cmd + B	F12

Notes

• Pylance gives strong IntelliSense
• Virtualenv setup is manual but flexible

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JavaScript

Extensions

• ESLint
• Prettier

Shortcuts

Action	IntelliJ	VS Code
Auto import	Option + Enter	Cmd + .
Rename	Shift + F6	F2
Extract function	Cmd + Option + M	Cmd + .
Format	Cmd + Option + L	Shift + Option + F
Find usages	Option + F7	Shift + F12

Notes

• VS Code is often better for JS
• Native TypeScript engine powers IntelliSense

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TypeScript

Built-in support

No extension needed

Shortcuts

Action	IntelliJ	VS Code
Go to definition	Cmd + B	F12
Peek definition	Cmd + Shift + I	Option + F12
Rename	Shift + F6	F2
Find references	Option + F7	Shift + F12
Organize imports	Cmd + Option + O	Shift + Option + O

Notes

• Best-in-class experience in VS Code
• Fast and reliable refactoring

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Multi-cursor & Editing

Action	IntelliJ	VS Code
Multi-cursor	Option + Click	Option + Click
Select next occurrence	Ctrl + G	Cmd + D
Select all occurrences	Cmd + Ctrl + G	Cmd + Shift + L
Duplicate line	Cmd + D	Shift + Option + ↓
Delete line	Cmd + Delete	Cmd + Shift + K

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Recommended Extensions (All Languages)

• IntelliJ IDEA Keybindings
• Prettier
• ESLint
• GitLens

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Final Takeaway

Language	Winner
Java	IntelliJ
Python	Tie
JavaScript	VS Code
TypeScript	VS Code

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Pro Tip

If you’re switching full-time:

1. Install IntelliJ keybindings
2. Learn Cmd + Shift + P (Command Palette)
3. Use Cmd + . for EVERYTHING (fixes, refactors, imports)

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