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## Programmer's Playbook

### Boost Your Visual Studio Productivity with Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

As developers, we're always looking for ways to streamline our workflow and increase efficiency. One of the most effective methods to achieve this in Visual Studio is by mastering keyboard shortcuts. These time-saving commands can significantly reduce the time spent navigating menus and clicking buttons, allowing you to focus more on writing and debugging code.

Let's explore some of the most crucial shortcuts that can revolutionize your Visual Studio experience:

#### Building and Debugging:

- Quickly compile your entire project with **Ctrl+Shift+B** (Build Solution)
- Toggle breakpoints effortlessly using **F9**
- Use **Ctrl+F10** to run execution to your cursor position
- Remove all breakpoints at once with **Ctrl+Shift+F9**

#### Code Navigation:

- Jump to function or variable definitions instantly with **F12**
- Navigate back to your previous location using **Ctrl+-**
- View definitions inline without leaving your current code via **Alt+F12**

#### Editing and Formatting:

- Format your entire document for improved readability with **Ctrl+K, Ctrl+D**
- Search across all project files using **Ctrl+Shift+F**

These shortcuts are just the tip of the iceberg. Visual Studio offers a wealth of additional commands covering areas such as global operations, file management, refactoring, and test debugging. By incorporating these shortcuts into your daily coding routine, you'll notice a marked improvement in your productivity and overall coding experience.

To help you on your journey to keyboard shortcut mastery, Microsoft has prepared a printable cheat sheet covering these essential commands and more. Download it today and accelerate your coding efficiency in Visual Studio!

- [VS Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (pdf)](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/keyboard-shortcuts.pdf)
- [Keyboard shortcuts - Visual Studio (microsoft.com) | Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/ide/default-keyboard-shortcuts-in-visual-studio?view=vs-2022)



## Byte Beat

**Boost Debugging Efficiency with Visual Studio's New Editable IEnumerable Visualizer** 

- Check out this and other Release notes @ [Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes | Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releases/2022/release-notes)

https://x.com/Dave_DotNet/status/1826946878920880156

**Format Your SQL Files in Visual Studio** 

- [Dave Callan | dotnet on X: "Visual Studio extension to format our SQL files 💖](https://x.com/Dave_DotNet/status/1826309267801915877)

**Four More Awesome Visual Studio Features** 

- [Dave Callan | dotnet on X: "Four awesome Visual Studio features](https://x.com/Dave_DotNet/status/1826673679922495705)



## AI Pulse

**Salesforce Goes Big into AI - Introduces Einstein for Sales** 

- [Vendorvise AI on X](https://x.com/VendorviseAI/status/1826970484031754407)

**Vote AI For Mayor of Cheyenne**

- [Morning Brew ☕️ on X: "Something bizarre and historic is happening in Cheyenne, Wyoming](https://x.com/MorningBrew/status/1825916670860255390)

**Grok 2 is Pumped!** 

- [AI ARENA | ʌı on X: "💪 Grok-2 Flexes Its AI](https://x.com/aiarena_/status/1826967759663841747)



## Threat Thread

**DataBreach: Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce ERP Misconfiguration Puts Customer Data at Risk**

- <a href="https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/oracle-netsuite-ecommerce-sites-expose-customer-data" target="_blank">DarkReading.com</a>

**Cybersecurity: NIST Unveils First Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards**

- <a href="https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/08/nist-releases-first-3-finalized-post-quantum-encryption-standards" target="_blank">NIST Releases First 3 Finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards | NIST</a>
- <a href="https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/684682/uiconf_id/31013851/entry_id/1_9aq2t1cw/embed/dynamic" target="_blank">Video: The Journey Toward Quantum Resistant Algorithms</a>

**Malware: SocGholish Leads Malware Infections for Fourth Straight Quarter, Grows to 60% of Incidents**

- <a href="https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/top-10-malware-q2-2024" target="_blank">Top 10 Malware Q2 2024 (cisecurity.org)</a>
- <a href="https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/ctas-leveraging-fake-browser-updates-in-malware-campaigns" target="_blank">CTAs Leveraging Fake Browser Updates in Malware Campaigns (cisecurity.org)</a>

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