A developer shares the usefulness of the git shortlog command for summarizing contributions and generating contributor lists.
A developer explains the practical benefits of implementing a --dry-run option in a reporting application for safe testing and validation.
A guide to creating a PowerShell function that mimics the Linux 'touch' command for creating and updating files.
Explores integrating the Goose AI agent directly into your terminal for ambient, on-demand assistance without explicit sessions.
A developer compares three shell history tools: default shell search, McFly, and Atuin, explaining their features and why they switched.
A guide on using the sed command-line tool to efficiently print specific lines or ranges from large files, useful for debugging.
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A beginner's guide to using shells and understanding file system paths for web development.
A quick tip for using 'git push origin HEAD' as a shortcut to push the currently checked-out Git branch, avoiding the need to type the branch name.
Exploring the philosophical and technical significance of the Unix 'fortune' command as an antidote to modern algorithmic engagement.
A tutorial on parsing command-line arguments in Node.js using the built-in util.parseArgs API, with examples from a real CLI project.
Announcing the release of dzPackageInst 1.0.5, a command-line tool for installing Delphi IDE design-time packages.
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A technical guide on exporting and transferring reading highlights from KOReader using WebDAV and command-line tools.
Guide to setting up custom desktop notifications for Claude Code on macOS using the terminal-notifier command-line tool.
A collection of practical recipes and command-line examples for using the wget utility to perform common downloading and web interaction tasks.
Announcing a new zine explaining the hidden rules and inconsistencies of the terminal, based on 20 years of experience.
Developer releases version 1.1.1 of the ScottLilly.ArgumentParser NuGet package, detailing improvements and its use in an upcoming code analysis tool.
Explores building Node.js CLI apps without third-party dependencies, using built-in modules for colors, argument parsing, and debugging.
A software engineer's 100-day challenge to explore and document every GNU Coreutils command, sharing insights and examples.
Introducing pping, a command-line tool for checking if network ports are open, similar to ping but for TCP ports.
Microsoft introduces a native sudo command for Windows 11, allowing users to run commands with elevated privileges directly from the terminal.
