PyCharm Keyboard Shortcuts Master List: Master Efficient Operations, Save Time

# 1. Introduction to PyCharm and Installation

PyCharm is a powerful Python IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that offers a wealth of features and functionalities designed to enhance the efficiency and workflow of Python developers.

### Installing PyCharm

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* `Ctrl` + `N` | New File | Create a new file. |
| `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `N` | New Project | Create a new project. |
| `Ctrl` + `E` | Recent Files | Open a list of recently opened files. |
| `Ctrl` + `P` | Project Tool Window | Open the project tool window to display project files and directory structure. |
| `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `F` | Find File | Search for a file within the project. |

#### 2.1.2 Code Editing and Operations

| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `Ctrl` + `Z` | Undo | Undo the last action performed. |
| `Ctrl` + `Y` | Redo | Redo the last action that was undone. |
| `Ctrl` + `C` | Copy | Copy the selected text. |
| `Ctrl` + `X` | Cut | Cut the selected text. |
| `Ctrl` + `V` | Paste | Paste the text from the clipboard. |
| `Ctrl` + `A` | Select All | Select the entire file. |
| `Ctrl` + `D` | Duplicate Line | Duplicate the current line. |
| `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `D` | Duplicate Block | Duplicate the selected block of code. |
| `Ctrl` + `F` | Find | Find text within the file. |
| `Ctrl` + `H` | Replace | Replace text within the file. |

### 2.2 Debugging and Testing

#### 2.2.1 Using the Debugger

PyCharm provides a robust debugger that helps you step through your code, inspect variable values, and set breakpoints when errors occur.

**Setting Breakpoints**

* Click on the left mouse button on the line of code where you want to set a breakpoint.
* Select `Run` > `Toggle Breakpoint`.
* Alternatively, use the shortcut `F9`.

**Starting the Debugger**

* Click the `Debug` button on the toolbar.
* Select `Run` > `Debug`.
* Alternatively, use the shortcut `F5`.

**Debugging Commands**

| Command | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `Step Over` | `F8` | Execute the current line and step into function calls. |
| `Step Into` | `F7` | Execute the current line and step into the function. |
| `Step Out` | `Shift` + `F8` | Execute the current function and return to the calling function. |
| `Run to Cursor` | `Alt` + `F9` | Execute the code until the line containing the cursor. |
| `Evaluate Expression` | `Alt` + `F8` | Evaluate an expression in the debug console. |

#### 2.2.2 Unit Testing and Code Coverage

PyCharm supports unit testing and code coverage analysis to verify the correctness and coverage of your code.

**Running Unit Tests**

* Select the test file or class you want to run in the project tool window.
* Click the `Run` button on the toolbar.
* Alternatively, use the shortcut `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `F10`.

**Viewing Code Coverage**

* After running unit tests, click the `Coverage` button on the toolbar.
* This will open the code coverage tool window, showing which parts of the code have been covered and which have not.

**Code Coverage Analysis**

Code coverage analysis can help you identify untested parts of the code and focus on improving test coverage. PyCharm provides the following code coverage metrics:

***Statement Coverage:** The ratio of executed statements to the total number of stateme