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June 10, 2008 02:07
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JP
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As I have said already, I am pairing down Visual Studio to the bare bones. I have decided that when is comes to the IDE, less really is more, at least when it comes to "stuff that is visible when I am writing code". Currently, I run with no toolbars of any kind.
I had been docking non-code windows (Solution Explorer, Properties, Team Explorer, etc.) unpinned to the right side of the screen. However, I noticed that I would accidentally un-auto-hide (hmmm) these docked windows randomly throughout the day. This is annoying.
Now, I keep these windows undocked (floating) and off. If I need Solution Explorer, I just use CTRL+ALT+L. Or if I need Properties, I hit F4. Then, when I am done, I close the windows. Stare into the void:
The only bad thing here is that I am crippled with the VB language, which is out of my control. And I only mention that because I like to take a jab at VB whenever I can.