Redesign UI for maximum Useage

[GoogleCodeExporter]

Coming from the SQL world, Maximum Real-Estate is desired when working with 
queries, results, and history.

I would like to suggest the redesign of the UI.  Could make it an option for 
"Expert Mode" or just make everyone use it.

Right now, the "Nav-Panel" takes up a lot of room on the left side of the 
screen.  I would suggest that this could be collapsible/expandable so you have 
it when you need it.

Other minor areas exit where more space can be gained.  This is mainly just the 
large test/margin/spacing that is provided for most items (I understand web 
design and the need for this, especially for tablet & mobile, but it could be 
optimized)

Also the ability to toggle easily through different views (similar to other 
programs Alt-Tab functionality).  example: Show Query window in the full area, 
or show query results in full area, or show query history in he full area, or 
"Tile" them like they current are.

I currently have written my own bookmarklet to help maximize the use of space, 
but it is by no means a great final solution (and takes some of the Google 
branding away):

javascript:(function(){
    document.getElementById('gb').style.display = 'none';
    document.getElementById('header').style.display = 'none';
    document.getElementById('nav-panel').style.display = 'none';
    document.getElementById('main').style.top = '0px';
    document.getElementById('body').style.top = '0px';
    document.getElementById('content-panel').style.left = '0px';
})();

Original issue reported on code.google.com by hog...@gmail.com on 27 Oct 2014 at 6:59

[GoogleCodeExporter]

Nice hack. :-) You might be able to package that up as a Chrome extension if 
you wanted to share it more broadly.

We appreciate the feature request and will take it into account for future UI 
redesigns, but note that this may be a little ways out.

Original comment by jcon...@google.com on 27 Oct 2014 at 7:16