Want to code faster?You'll need to master i3, a popular tiling window manager.

With i3, you'll:

- manage windows mouse-free

- perfectly line up windows side by side

- Customize keyboard presses to perform powerful actions

i3 is a must have for any serious linux user and programmer. You'll move faster, unencumbered by slow mice and trying to visually line things up. i3 does it automatically and instantly. An IDE and web browser perfectly side by side is easy with i3.

i3 is also completely customizable and programmable, meaning you can automate any and all tedious repetitive activity. It has a great architecture which separates mechanism, what it can do, from policy, what it decides to do. This policy is set in an easy to read configuration file which

Normally, i3 has a steep learning curve, but with this course, you'll be up and running in only 30 minutes. This course complements i3 well by providing a simple step-by-step demonstration on how to use i3. By seeing what should happen, you'll get instant feedback if you hit the right keys or if you need to try again. You'll also get personalized help for any i3 problems you run into. Ireally love helping my students and try to answer as quickly as I can.