diff --git a/tech_docs/cli_skills.md b/tech_docs/cli_skills.md index 603081c..15e9aa6 100644 --- a/tech_docs/cli_skills.md +++ b/tech_docs/cli_skills.md @@ -1,3 +1,120 @@ +Here's an analysis of your actions and suggestions for improving your CLI and Git efficiency: + +### Current Actions and Efficiency Analysis + +1. **Opening and Editing a File:** + ```sh + vim cli_skills.md + ``` + - Efficient use of Vim to edit files. + +2. **Listing Directory Contents:** + ```sh + ls + ``` + - Good for viewing files in the current directory. + +3. **Navigating Directories:** + ```sh + cd .. + ``` + - Efficient, but could be improved with aliases or shortcuts if frequently used. + +4. **Checking Git Status:** + ```sh + git status + ``` + - Important for checking the state of your repository. + +5. **Adding Files for Commit:** + ```sh + git add projects/DocumentNexus.md + git add tech_docs/cli_skills.md + ``` + - You added files individually. Using a single command to add all changes could be more efficient: + ```sh + git add . + ``` + +6. **Committing Changes:** + ```sh + git commit -m "doc updates" + ``` + - A clear commit message. For even more clarity, consider specifying what the updates are about. + +7. **Pushing Changes:** + ```sh + git push origin main + ``` + - Necessary step to update the remote repository. + +### Suggestions for Improvement + +1. **Streamline Navigation:** + - Use `cd -` to switch to the previous directory instead of `cd ..` multiple times. + - Implement navigation aliases: + ```sh + alias cdp='cd ..' + alias ..='cd ..' + alias ...='cd ../..' + ``` + +2. **Combine Git Commands:** + - Use `git add .` to stage all changes at once. + - If you often modify a few specific files, consider using a script or alias to stage them together. + +3. **Batch Processing:** + - Combine commands to streamline workflows. For instance, add, commit, and push in one go: + ```sh + git add . && git commit -m "doc updates" && git push origin main + ``` + +4. **Interactive Staging:** + - Use `git add -p` to interactively stage parts of files: + ```sh + git add -p + ``` + +5. **Shortcuts for Common Tasks:** + - Create Git aliases for frequently used commands. Add to your `~/.gitconfig`: + ```ini + [alias] + st = status + ci = commit + co = checkout + br = branch + lg = log --oneline --graph --decorate --all + ``` + +6. **Efficient File Viewing:** + - Use `less` or `cat` for quickly viewing file contents without opening an editor: + ```sh + less cli_skills.md + ``` + +7. **Optimized Commit Messages:** + - Use a more descriptive commit message format, especially for larger projects: + ```sh + git commit -m "Add CLI skills documentation and update Git section" + ``` + +8. **Automation with Scripts:** + - Write shell scripts for repetitive tasks. For example, a script to stage, commit, and push changes: + ```sh + #! /bin/bash + git add . + git commit -m "$1" + git push origin main + ``` + Save as `git_commit_push.sh` and run with: + ```sh + ./git_commit_push.sh "your commit message" + ``` + +By implementing these suggestions, you can streamline your command-line operations and improve efficiency in your workflows. This will save time and reduce the likelihood of errors, making your development process more effective. + +--- + To improve your CLI skills, focusing on efficiency and mastery of shell commands, here are some tips and techniques: 1. **Use Aliases:**