How to minimize use of arrow keys when typing code?

Question

When typing code, I would normally close brackets, go back inside, go outside, type semicolon, etc:

I might start with (| is the caret):

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Answer 1

Try AutoHotKey and my script:

*!I::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{Up}"
*!K::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{Down}"
*!J::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{Left}"
*!L::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{Right}"
*!U::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{Home}"
*!O::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{End}"
*!h::SendInput, % (GetKeyState("Shift", "P") ? "+" : "") (GetKeyState("Ctrl", "P") ? "^" : "") "{Del}"

LAlt & Shift:: ('optional line')

It's about holding LAlt + pressing something from: i, k,j, l (arrow keys), u, o (home, end) or h (delete). Last line is optional if you don't want to change keyboard lang. layout by LAlt +Shift

You can use it even in combination with modificators like shift and ctrl.

enjoy ;)