Is there a keyboard shortcut that allows you to easily change Build Configuration (say, from Debug to Release) in Visual Studio (2008)?
In the Standard Toolbar there
You can set up a key combo through the Tools -> Options -> Environment -> Keyboard dialog. The Build.SolutionConfigurations command will put your focus on the build configuration drop down so you can easily change the configuration with the arrow keys. Additionally the Build.SolutionPlatforms selects the Platform drop down. The only drawback is that focus will be taken away from whatever was previously selected.