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Javascript Dev Environment under Ubuntu in 2021
Categorized: developmentLet’s go over installing and configuring a Javascript development environment under Ubuntu 21.04 to compliment our recent Python configuration!
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Python Dev Environment under Ubuntu in 2021
Categorized: developmentWalk through of getting a Python development environment configured on Ubuntu 21.04.
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Scripting Vim from the Command Line
An example of automating text editing by running Vim from within a shell script.
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QA FSE Polished Portfolios
Tagged: GutenbergContributed to the Polished Portfolios testing call to become more familiar with Full-site editing in Gutenberg.
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Getting Started with WordPress Gutenberg Development
Taking a look at the current state of Gutenberg development with a focus on full-site editing.
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Contributing to Upstream WordPress
Categorized: Open Source ContributionsWhile reviewing the Site Reset Local Addon, I found that there were issues in the WPCLI db-command. I feel like I have a general idea of what needs fixing, but navigating the path towards upstream contribution can be overwhelming. So after bringing it up with my manager, I have the green light to take some time during the…
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Extracting Single Files From a Zip
I’ve been working with lots of zip files lately – site backups mostly. Often times this is because of some error message referring to a file contained within the archive. When the zip is quite large, having to extract gigabytes of information just to view the contents of one file is annoying. Because of this…
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Replacing Newlines in Vim Searches
Categorized: developmentTagged: VimWhile trying to get a clearer view of a line of text with 5 million characters in it, I ran into some nuances in Vim’s search and replace. The main issue was that replaceing the search string with a newline character – \n wasn’t visually creating a new line in the Vim buffer. I found…
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Using Spacemacs
A few months ago I started to use Spacemacs and org-mode to organize my writing and tasks. Being a Vim user has meant that I haven’t gone all it, but almost.
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PDX WordCamp 2017 – Trellis, Bedrock and Roots.io Follow Up
Categorized: WordPressI had a great time last weekend at WordCamp PDX 2017 presenting an overview of Trellis and Bedrock – two Roots.io projects. Here are some notes and follow-up information.