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2 min lesson

Practice Tab

Practice Tab on one real case. Check the result before moving on.

Step 1 of 2

Make one small rename by hand so Tab has local intent, then read each suggestion before pressing Tab. Accept the suggestions that repeat the rename, reject the unrelated CSS class change and use if an unwanted edit lands.

Accept what matches, drop what drifts

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  1. Okay, watch Tab. It predicts the rename you already started. Hit Tab for the next two hits. It chains the edit points so a mechanical rename never pulls your hands off the keys.
  2. Next ghost wants the CSS class too. That drifts past your intent. Reject it. Then check Source Control: two changes, both inside the rename you started. Accept what matches. Drop what drifts.
Accept the suggestions that continue your rename. Reject the CSS class change that drifts from it.

Practice next: Now accept the Tab suggestion that matches your rename and reject the CSS class change that drifts from it.

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