Useful Shell Functions for Developers
2024-11-02
A well-crafted shell function can be a game changer for developer productivity. These functions streamline repetitive tasks directly in the terminal, avoiding context switches and speeding up common workflows. I recently introduced a few of …
Assume Positive Intent and Build Trust
2024-09-13
As we continue working closely with clients, we often find ourselves in situations where we make recommendations that we believe to be in the best interest of the project. However, it’s not uncommon to face pushbacks. When this …
Pending Code Reviews Are Blockers for Your Team 🚧
2024-08-09
I’ve worked and interacted with a lot of people working in engineering teams across various contexts, and one of the most common pain points I’ve encountered is the prolonged wait time for code reviews. Long delays in code …
Keybindings FTW! ⌨️🥂
2024-07-07
Keybindings or keyboard shortcuts are essential to an efficient workflow. They help you navigate faster, be more productive and reduce the time you spend on repetitive tasks. My workflow is heavily keyboard driven and primmarily relies on a …
#keybindings#macos#shell#open-source#linux#tools#productivity#workflow
Do Not Parse ls! (Use this instead) ❌📂
2024-06-26
TLDR ls parsing bad, do this ls -1iq | grep -o '^ *[0-9]*' # get file inodes find /path/to/search -inum <inode_number> # convert inodes to file info You can continue your doomscroll now 👍🏼 You still here? (thanks!! 😇) ok, then …
How I organize my zsh config 🐚📂
2024-05-25
I have been using zsh as my shell for over 6 years now. During this time, I’ve experimented with various configurations and setups, and I’ve finally settled on one that I like. In this post, I will discuss how I organize my zsh …
#cli#zsh#terminal#tools#shell#open-source#linux#productivity
How to be good at Open Source 🧑💻🌏
2024-03-24
What’s the coolest thing about open source software? 💭 If you need a new feature, you can just go ahead and add it yourself! I recently did this with lazygit, a terminal-based git client I use every day. I wanted to add co-authors to …
Thoughts of a Passion Driven Developer