A data model for Git (and other docs updates)
Author contributed to Git's official docs by creating a new "data model" guide explaining core concepts like objects, references, and indexes.
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Julia Evans
Software engineer known for zines about Linux, networking, and debugging. Works at Recurse Center.
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Notes on switching to Helix from vim
Switched from Vim to Helix editor for built-in language server support and minimal configuration needed after 20 years of Vim use.
New zine: The Secret Rules of the Terminal
Julia Evans released a new zine "The Secret Rules of the Terminal" explaining terminal quirks and inconsistencies for $12.
Using `make` to compile C programs (for non-C-programmers)
Guide to compiling C programs from source for non-programmers, covering installation, using make, and troubleshooting common issues.
Standards for ANSI escape codes
ANSI escape codes enable terminal features like colors and remote clipboard access, but lack complete standardization, making them unreliable and hard to troubleshoot.