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The work on lookatme [1] by d0c-s4vage [2]. An interactive, terminal-based markdown presenter References: [1]: https://github.com/d0c-s4vage/lookatme [2]: https://github.com/d0c-s4vage

Python Diskcahe is locked

change_speed = (speed) => [...document.querySelectorAll('video')].map(v => v.playbackRate=v.playbackRate+speed) Running multiple processes using the same diskcache object can cause issues with locks. As I was trying to setup a rich Live display for markata I ran into issues where each part could not nun simultaneusly. As I had followed the instructions from discache it was not directly aparant to me, so I had to make a simple example to experiment and play with at a small scale. Minimum reproducible error # [1] Minimum reporducible error is one of my superpowers in development. I do this very often to sus out what is really happening. My day to day work is processing data with python, I keep a number of very small data sets handy to break and fix. This helps separate complexities of the project and the problem. Let’s break it # [2] Markata has a lot going on. It’s a plugins all the way down static site generator built in python. Trying to find the root cause through the layers ...
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The work on ward [1] by darrenburns [2]. Ward is a modern test framework for Python with a focus on productivity and readability. References: [1]: https://github.com/darrenburns/ward [2]: https://github.com/darrenburns

How I navigate tmux in 2021

change_speed = (speed) => [...document.querySelectorAll('video')].map(v => v.playbackRate=v.playbackRate+speed) In 2021 I changed the way I navigate between tmux sessions big time. Now I can create, kill, switch with ease, and generally keep work separated into logical groups. Update # [1] Since making this post, I have made ~20 other posts in short form that all have a YouTube video to go along with them you can find them all on my tmux-playlist [2]. Chris Toomey’s [3] Tmux Course # [4] I took Chris’s tmux course [5] in December 2020 and it was fantastic. Even as a seasoned tmux user, I learned quite a bit. Before the course, I was proficient in navigating within each of my tmux sessions but rarely started more than one session. A few months later, I have adopted a lot of what I learned from Chris and made it my own. I am now keeping projects to their own session and can move between them fluidly with just a few keystrokes. For high-traffic projects, I have them bound to a si...
I came across compactyl [1] from dereknheiley [2], and it’s packed with great features and ideas. No description available. References: [1]: https://github.com/dereknheiley/compactyl [2]: https://github.com/dereknheiley
I’m really excited about thinkeys [1], an amazing project by moduloindustries [2]. It’s worth exploring! Split ortholinear custom replacement keyboard with TrackPoint for ThinkPad laptops. References: [1]: https://github.com/moduloindustries/thinkeys [2]: https://github.com/moduloindustries

Trim unused git branches

Trim branches no longer on origin # [1] git remote prune origin --dry-run git remote prune origin Find branches already merged # [2] git checkout main # list remote branches that have already been merged into main git branch -r --merged # list local branches that have already been merged into main git branch --merged References: [1]: #trim-branches-no-longer-on-origin [2]: #find-branches-already-merged

What is if __name__ == "__main___", and how do I use it.

change_speed = (speed) => [...document.querySelectorAll('video')].map(v => v.playbackRate=v.playbackRate+speed) When a python module is called it is assigned the __name__ of __main__ otherwise if it’s imported it will be assigned the __name__ of the module. Concrete example # [1] Let’s create a module to play with __name__ a bit. We will call this module nodes.py. It is a module that we may want to run by it’self or import and use in other modules. #!python # nodes.py if __name__ == "nodes": import sys import __main__ print(f"you have imported me {__name__} from {sys.modules['__main__'].__file__}") if __name__ == "__main__": print("you are running me as main") I have set this module up to execute one of two if statements based on whether the module it’self is being ran or if the module is being imported. Note it is not common to have a if __name__ == "nodes": block, this is just for demnonstration purposes. running python nodes.py # [2] Running a python script with the...
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Create a Virtual File Gallery with Symlinks

Creating a directory that is a union of several directories can be achieved with a few symlinks at the command line. Creating a Virtual File Gallery # [1] Here is how I am creating a virtual directory of all my projects that is a combination of both work and not-work projects. I am creating symlinks for every directory under ~/work and ~/git. rm -rf ~/projects mkdir ~/projects ln -sf ~/work/* ~/projects ln -sf ~/git/* ~/projects ⚠ Notice that first I am recreating the directory each time. This will ensure that any project that is deleted from their actual directory is removed from the virtual gallery. Updating the gallery # [2] Since links are always kept up to date without any extra work, all the data is still in the same place it started. But as new directories are added to any project directory they will not be automatically added to the virtual gallery. - cron - bashrc/zshrc If you’re concerned about system resources, you can add it to a cron job to run at a regular sch...
I recently discovered delta [1] by dandavison [2], and it’s truly impressive. A syntax-highlighting pager for git [3], diff, grep, and blame output References: [1]: https://github.com/dandavison/delta [2]: https://github.com/dandavison [3]: /glossary/git/
Just starred monkeytype [1] by monkeytypegame [2]. It’s an exciting project with a lot to offer. The most customizable typing website with a minimalistic design and a ton of features. Test yourself in various modes, track your progress and improve your speed. References: [1]: https://github.com/monkeytypegame/monkeytype [2]: https://github.com/monkeytypegame
Check out ntangle.nvim [1] by jbyuki [2]. It’s a well-crafted project with great potential. literate programming for neovim References: [1]: https://github.com/jbyuki/ntangle.nvim [2]: https://github.com/jbyuki
If you’re into interesting projects, don’t miss out on termopen.vim [1], created by fabi1cazenave [2]. Easy integration of TUI apps in Neovim: Ranger, LF, Tig… Tetris… References: [1]: https://github.com/fabi1cazenave/termopen.vim [2]: https://github.com/fabi1cazenave
karimknaebel [1] has done a fantastic job with nvim-lspinstall [2]. Highly recommend taking a look. Provides the missing :LspInstall for nvim-lspconfig References: [1]: https://github.com/karimknaebel [2]: https://github.com/karimknaebel/nvim-lspinstall
I’m impressed by nvim-lspinstall [1] from kabouzeid [2]. Provides the missing :LspInstall for nvim-lspconfig References: [1]: https://github.com/kabouzeid/nvim-lspinstall [2]: https://github.com/kabouzeid
Looking for inspiration? dotfiles [1] by Conni2461 [2]. Current dotfiles and scripts References: [1]: https://github.com/Conni2461/dotfiles [2]: https://github.com/Conni2461

How to Install micromamba on linux (from the comamnd line only)

I really like using conda (miniconda) as my python virtual environment [1] manager of choice. It’s simple and it includes its own python interpreter using the version that I specify at creation. Mamba # [2] from their readme [3] --- Mamba is a reimplementation of the conda package manager in C++. - parallel downloading of repository data and package files using multi-threading - libsolv for much faster dependency solving, a state of the art library used in the RPM package manager of Red Hat, Fedora and OpenSUSE - core parts of mamba are implemented in C++ for maximum efficiency At the same time, mamba utilize the same command line parser, package installation and deinstallation code and transaction verification routines as conda to stay as compatible as possible. --- Installing Micromamba # [4] Similar to miniconda micromamba can be installed with a few lines of bash wget -qO- https://micromamba.snakepit.net/api/micromamba/linux-64/latest | tar -xvj bin/micromamba ./bin/...
Check out nvim-treesitter [1] and their project nvim-treesitter-textobjects [2]. No description available. References: [1]: https://github.com/nvim-treesitter [2]: https://github.com/nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter-textobjects
telescope-project.nvim [1] by nvim-telescope [2] is a game-changer in its space. Excited to see how it evolves. No description available. References: [1]: https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope-project.nvim [2]: https://github.com/nvim-telescope
I came across lspsaga.nvim [1] from nvimdev [2], and it’s packed with great features and ideas. improve neovim lsp experience References: [1]: https://github.com/nvimdev/lspsaga.nvim [2]: https://github.com/nvimdev