Timonwa / my-templates

e How to Create Your Own Custom Code Snippets Right in Your Code Editor

My Templates ✍️

My Default HTML and CSS templates I use when I start a new project. For the article How to Create Your Own Custom Code Snippets Right in Your Code Editor, on freeCodeCamp.

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Summary

A code snippet is a reusable piece of source code, machine code, or text used in programming. It saves time by eliminating the need to type repetitive code manually. Code snippets are commonly supported in text editors, code editors, and IDEs. This tutorial will explore the process of creating custom snippets.

Breakdown

• Prerequisites
• Why Code Snippets are Useful
• How to Create Custom Code Snippets
  • Step 1: Check if your editor lets you create custom snippets
  • Step 2: Decide your Snippet Scope
  • Step 3: Understand the Syntax
  • Step 4: Add Tab Stops
  • Step 5: Use Placeholders
  • Step 6: Create Choices
• Snippet Generators
  • How to Use the Snippet Generator
• Final Snippet Code
• Recap
• Resources

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