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How Developers Can Use Assignee to Jump Between Project Windows
Jamie Chen
UX designer and productivity enthusiast focused on optimizing digital workflows.
6 min read
Developers often juggle multiple project windows, each with its own context: editor tabs, terminals, logs, and browser previews.
Switching between projects shouldn’t mean losing your focus.
Traditional Workflow:
- Switch to a different project window
- Reopen tabs
- Reconnect terminal windows
- Find related browser preview
Assignee-Powered Workflow:
Assign project windows to shortcut profiles:
- Control + Tab, C, 1 →
auth-service
project - Control + Tab, C, 2 →
payment-service
project - Control + Tab, C, 3 →
main-app
for code reviews
Each profile opens:
- VS Code or Zed in the right tab
- Terminal in the correct project directory
- Browser preview window
Bonus: Use Naming Conventions
Include project names in window titles so Assignee can target them easily.
Final Thought
With Assignee, switching between project windows doesn’t just change code—it changes your entire working context.