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Use CTRL-[ as Esc in Vim

Last updated on August 2, 2019 by Sal Ferrarello

The Esc key is not a convenient key to hit on the keyboard. While many will recommend you map another key to act as your Esc key, by default you can use Ctrl-[ instead.

Warning! This is a draft, not a finalized post. See full draft disclosure.

Filed Under: Computing, Dev Tips, Draft, Recommendations Tagged With: vim

Git Previous Branch

Last updated on February 11, 2019 by Sal Ferrarello

When working with Git on the command line, I spend a lot of time switching back and forth between two branches. Even with Git tab completion, it is a lot of typing. However Git has a shortcut for the previous branch, a single dash (-).

Warning! This is a draft, not a finalized post. See full draft disclosure.

Filed Under: Computing, Dev Tips, Draft, Recommendations Tagged With: command line, Git

Chrome Prevent Know Your Location Popup

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by Sal Ferrarello

The Allow / Block popup in Google Chrome is an all too familiar sight when browsing the web, however this can be prevented. We can change the setting to automatically Block all location requests (they will not be able to see your location) without seeing the popup.

Warning! This is a draft, not a finalized post. See full draft disclosure.

Filed Under: Draft, Recommendations, Solution Tagged With: Chrome, Geolocation

A bulldozer.

Never use git push force

Last updated on January 29, 2021 by Sal Ferrarello

Never use git push –force. Seriously, don’t use it. You should always use –force-with-lease instead. We’ll look at the problem with –force and how –force-with-lease addresses the issue.

Filed Under: Dev Tips, Recommendations Tagged With: Git, git alias

Git HEAD~ vs HEAD^

Last updated on January 7, 2019 by Sal Ferrarello

Both HEAD^ and HEAD~ can be used in Git to refer to previous commits but in different ways.

Warning! This is a draft, not a finalized post. See full draft disclosure.

Filed Under: Dev Tips, Draft, Recommendations, Solution Tagged With: Git

Flashcard Technique – Uninterrupted Visual Engagement

Last updated on January 7, 2019 by Sal Ferrarello

Recently, I had the opportunity to work with some elementary students on their math fast facts (i.e. single-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). I noticed that I was able to keep the students much more engaged with one simple change.

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Filed Under: Draft, Recommendations Tagged With: lifehack

Git Commit Message Editor

Last updated on January 14, 2020 by Sal Ferrarello

By default Vim is the editor used when writing a Git commit message. While I love Vim, it does work very differently than most other editors. A good option for those who are not comfortable with Vim, is to use a different editor. This is how to setup Git to use a different editor.

Warning! This is a draft, not a finalized post. See full draft disclosure.

Filed Under: Computing, Dev Tips, Draft, Programming, Recommendations, Solution Tagged With: Git, gitconfig, nano, Visual Studio Code

Screenshot of Git Log and Git Rebase Interactive showing in one case the newest commit is at the top and in the other case the newest commit is at the bottom.

Git Interactive Rebase Order is Wrong

Last updated on January 14, 2019 by Sal Ferrarello

The interactive rebase feature of Git is one of my favorites. I love being able to squash multiple commits into one commit or re-order my commits for clarity. My one complaint is the Git interactive rebase commit order is wrong (at least for the way my brain works).

Filed Under: Computing, Dev Tips, Recommendations, Solution Tagged With: Git, rebase

Creating Slide Decks with Reveal.js

Last updated on November 5, 2018 by Sal Ferrarello

When creating slides for my talks I use Reveal.js, which allows me to create slides using HTML. These are my general notes about creating presentations this way.

Warning! This is a draft, not a finalized post. See full draft disclosure.

Filed Under: Draft, Presentation, Recommendations Tagged With: reveal.js

Breakfast Food: Toast with Jelly and Eggs

Unofficial WordCamp Breakfast

Last updated on January 20, 2020 by Sal Ferrarello

When I started attending WordPress conferences, I found it challenging to connect with people. Unofficial WordCamp Breakfasts have been a great way to start my day and meet people in small groups.

Filed Under: Happy, Recommendations Tagged With: community, WordCamp

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