iTerm2 Terminal Configuration

Overview

iTerm2 serves as our enhanced terminal emulator on macOS, providing advanced features for development workflow.

Key Features

• Split Panes: Multiple terminal sessions in one window
• Profiles: Customized configurations for different workflows
• Search: Powerful search functionality across terminal history
• Hotkey Window: Quick access terminal overlay
• Theme Support: Customizable color schemes and fonts

Our Configuration

• Font: PragmataPro Mono for consistency with editor
• Color Scheme: Customized theme optimized for coding
• Profiles: Different setups for various development tasks
• Hotkey: Quick access for immediate terminal needs
• Shell Integration: Enhanced features with zsh

Workflow Integration

• Development: Primary terminal for command-line operations
• Git Operations: Version control management
• Package Management: Homebrew and language-specific packages
• Project Navigation: File system operations and project switching
• Build Processes: Compilation and deployment commands

Usage Patterns

• Multi-session Work: Split panes for parallel operations
• Project Directories: Quick navigation between projects
• Command History: Efficient reuse of complex commands
• Long-running Processes: Background tasks and monitoring
• System Administration: macOS system management

Customizations

• Keyboard Shortcuts: Optimized for development workflow
• Window Management: Efficient multi-window handling
• Text Selection: Enhanced copying and selection features
• Notifications: Alerts for long-running command completion