Hi friends, Ever felt like your remote pair programming sessions were missing that seamless, in-person collaboration feel? You’re not alone. Many developers struggle to recreate the magic of side-by-side coding in a virtual environment. A recent study shows that pair programming has been proven to catch mistakes early, reduce defects, and lead to better designs. The same study found that teams who practice pair programming not only produce shorter, more efficient code but also solve problems...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Are you tired of juggling multiple apps for note-taking and writing? Many of us struggle to find a seamless system that combines powerful text editing with effective note organization. While popular note-taking apps offer fancy features, they often fall short for those who prefer a keyboard-centric, or should I say Vim-centric workflow. Most people resort to using dedicated note-taking applications like Obsidian, Notion, or even Apple notes. These tools are great for casual users,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi friends, The Dotfiles Dilemma Ever felt like your computer settings are scattered everywhere? Those pesky dotfiles that control how your programs look and work can be a real headache to manage. The Old Way: Git and Stow Many of us have tried using Git to track changes in our dotfiles. Some even use Stow to create symlinks. But let's be honest – it's not always smooth sailing. Sometimes things don't line up right, and not every program plays nice with this setup. Why Traditional Methods...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey friends! Are you tired of juggling countless environment variables across different projects? Do you find yourself constantly tweaking your .zshrc or .bashrc with tokens, api keys or other project-specific variables? Well, I’ve got a game-changer for you! The Problem with Traditional .env Files We’ve all been there. You start a new project, set up a few environment variables in a .env file, and everything’s peachy. But as your project grows, so does your list of variables. Before you know...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey! We all love the terminal. But what if I told you that some of the most powerful security tools are slo available, right at your fingertips, within your familiar terminal? Let’s dive into five terminal applications that have become indispensable in my security toolkit. Thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free to the reader: Aikido is your no-nonsense DevSecOps platform. One central system that shows you what matters and how to fix it, from code to cloud. So you can get back...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Imagine your MacBook suddenly dies. Years of careful customization - your apps, desktop layout, and system settings - are gone in an instant. Setting up a new machine exactly like your old one typically takes hours, if not days. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and prone to errors. Maybe your Mac didn’t die, maybe you’ve made a few quick changes you picked on Google and now it’s completely messed up and you want to roll it back. Because a 100% is too much Most users tackle this problem...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free to the reader: Aikido is your no-nonsense DevSecOps platform. One central system that shows you what matters and how to fix it, from code to cloud. So you can get back to building. Try Aikido today! We’ve all been there – that heart-stopping moment when you realize you’ve accidentally exposed sensitive information. Today, I’m sharing a personal story and introducing a tool that could save you from a similar nightmare. The Nightmare...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi friends! Today we’re diving deep into improving your terminal history management. Exploring techniques that can transform your command line experience from frustrating to fluid. Whether you’re a CLI novice or a terminal titan, these methods will boost your productivity and smoothen your workflow. To do that, we’ll explore three levels of terminal command management, from basic to advanced. Not actually running on my phone 😅 1. Basic: Built-in (mostly unused) tooling: Even without...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hi friends, Tmux is a fantastic tool for managing terminal sessions, but it has its limitations. One major drawback is the lack of a floating pane feature, which can make navigating between different panes cumbersome and inefficient. Me frustrated with Tmux lack of floating panes while Zellij is killing it... Most users workaround this by creating new Tmux windows or panes, or by using hidden splits to zoom in and out. These methods work but can be inefficient and require many keystrokes,...
3 months ago • 2 min read