Software devs, how have you sped up your workflow?

Using a graphical debugger compared to using naked gdb.

Using an IDE which knows how to follow references and show types.

Replacing password with keys, and placing those in an authentication agent.

Setting up shell to complete commands from history on a single button press (I'm looking at Debian, which doesn't do that).

Arranging windows across virtual desktops and switching them with keyboard shortcuts is quicker than alt-tabbing.

Keeping progress as a series of commits in git, even when just exploring. When there's a need to take a step back, just restore an earlier commit. They don't even have to work to be useful.

Taking breaks from coding to think about what should be coded and how.

When working in a Typescript/JavaScript stack the test runner WallabyJS has been a great productivity boost, as it constantly runs your tests and gives visual feedback. The debugging facilities are great too.

I also recommend TabNine - code intellisense on steroids!

Setting up SSH configs and Bash aliases to enable port-forwarding to all our databases in different environments.

Running multiple microservices during local development in a separate VM (WSL) with TMux instead of running each on Visual Studio.

Are there any frameworks for avoiding premature optimisation? I'm looking for some content to share with some new teams.

fzf is the single most impactful tool for productivity boosting i've used. couple it with infinite shell history and you'll be flying.

https://github.com/junegunn/fzf thanks junegunn