Feature Request: Navigate Between Methods

[Mark-Phillipson]

Description: I would like to request a feature to navigate between methods in the current file in Visual Studio Code. This feature is available in Visual Studio and is extremely useful for quickly moving through code, especially in large files with many methods.

Feature Details:

• Go to Next Method: A command to move the cursor to the beginning of the next method in the current file.
• Go to Previous Method: A command to move the cursor to the beginning of the previous method in the current file.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Ability to assign custom keyboard shortcuts to these commands for quick access.

Use Case: As a developer, I often need to navigate between methods in my code files. Currently, I have to use the "Go to Symbol..." command and type the method name, which is not as efficient as having dedicated commands to jump to the next or previous method. This feature would greatly enhance my productivity and streamline my workflow.

Example: Here is an example of a C# file where this feature would be beneficial:

private async Task OnValueChangedPageSize(int value)
{
    pageSize = value;
    pageNumber = 1;
    await LoadData();
}

private async Task PageDown(bool goBeginning)
{
    if (goBeginning || pageNumber <= 0)
    {
        pageNumber = 1;
    }
    else
    {
        pageNumber--;
    }
    await LoadData();
}

private async Task PageUp(bool goEnd)
{
    int maximumPages = (int)Math.Ceiling((decimal)totalRows / pageSize);
    if (goEnd || pageNumber >= maximumPages)
    {
        pageNumber = maximumPages;
    }
    else
    {
        pageNumber++;
    }
    await LoadData();
}

In the above example, having commands to navigate to the next or previous method would allow me to quickly move between OnValueChangedPageSize, PageDown, and PageUp methods without having to manually scroll or use the "Go to Symbol..." command.

Conclusion: Implementing this feature would bring Visual Studio Code closer to the functionality offered by Visual Studio and improve the overall coding experience for developers who frequently work with large code files.

Thank you for considering this feature request.

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