This repository is my collection of configuration files for various tools. I also include here my set of aliases and Bash scripts which enhance my productivity.
Dotfiles are plain text configuration files on Unix-based systems for setting up a user's environment. These files traditionally begin with a dot (.), hence the name. They control the behavior of various programs, including but not limited to, the shell, text editors like Vim, and Git version control.
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Version Control: Storing dotfiles in a Git repository allows for version control, making it easier to track changes, revert to previous states, and synchronize among different systems.
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Portability: With a dotfiles repository, setting up a new machine becomes less cumbersome. The repository can be cloned to the new system, and the configurations can be deployed easily.
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Backup: In case of system failure or data loss, the dotfiles repository serves as a backup for important configuration settings.
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Sharing: A dotfiles repository can be shared publicly, providing a way for others to learn and adopt useful configurations and scripts.
For quick but detailed overview of dotfiles ideology, watch ~/.dotfiles in 100 Seconds of amazing Fireship (and leave him a sub btw)
For more tutorials and large link collection, visit dotfiles.github.io.
This section is specific to macOS and may be ported to be Linux-compatible in the future. The initialization process is divided into two parts, and they need to be run separately.
Run the 1-oh-my-zsh.sh script to download and install the Zsh framework.
./1-oh-my-zsh.shRun the 2-configure-rest.sh script to set up the rest of the environment.
./2-configure-rest.shNote: Symlinks will be made to the dotfiles repository, allowing you to keep your configurations in sync with any updates made to this repository.