These days most of us use Git or some other form of version control, but Automatic Backups is still a nice safety net to have around. You can step back through history through previous revisions of the file simply and easily, or merge two versions together. One of the earliest plugins, it simply stores a copy of your file each time you save to a backup folder on your disk. For more information on Zen Coding, check out this overview at Smashing Magazine. The Github readme is a bit sparse, but remember you can just type ‘zen’ into the Sublime Text 2 command palette once the plugin is installed, and it’ll show you all the available commands. Zen CodingĪdds in support for Zen Coding, a way of creating huge chunks of HTML quickly and easily using CSS selector ‘haikus’. You can also select and copy a gist to the clipboard ready for use. Nice little plugin for creating a Github Gist from your selection, public or private.

Very full featured Git plugin for ST2, great integration of standard commands such as diff, status, log etc., but as an added bonus it takes your selection into account when using features such as ‘Blame’ and ‘Add Hunk’. Works for JavaScript, CSS, and plenty more besides. Sublime LinterĪn essential plugin, Sublime Linter saves you from future runtime headaches by pointing out missing semicolons, mis-spelled variable names etc.

This will bring up a filterable list of all available packages. Once you’ve done that, just open up the command palette (Cmd + Shift + P or Ctrl + Shift + P) and type ‘install’, followed by enter. Remember, the first step is to install Will Bond’s package control. I also plan on posting the video of the talk, but in the meantime here are my top tips: My Sublime Text 2 Plugins: Afterwards, I had a few requests to post about which plugins I use, and my preferences. Note that this shortcut only works when you're using a playlist.I recently did a talk at my local JavaScript meetup ( Async in Brighton) about Sublime Text 2 and Chrome Dev Tools. If not using a playlist, it will move to the next YouTube suggested video). Move to the next video (If you're using a playlist, will go to the next video of the playlist. To hide captions and subtitles, activate C again. If full screen mode is enabled, activate F again or press escape to exit full screen mode.Īctivate closed captions and subtitles if available. Number 0 on the seek bar (not on the numeric pad)Īctivate full screen. Numbers 1 to 9 on the seek bar (not on the numeric pad)

Seek to the beginning/last seconds of the video. While the video is paused, go back to the previous frame. While the video is paused, skip to the next frame. Play/Pause when the seek bar is selected. To return to the classic computer experience, go to the profile picture and click Restore old YouTube. If you're using the new computer experience, you must click the video player before using keyboard shortcuts.

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