Terminal & Shell Configuration

Overview

Our terminal environment combines macOS Terminal app with zsh shell, providing a powerful command-line interface for development operations.

Shell Environment

• Default Shell: zsh (Z shell)
• Configuration: ~/.zshrc for customizations
• Prompt: Customized with git status and directory info
• History: Enhanced command history management
• Completion: Advanced tab completion system

Our Configuration

Terminal App

• Profile: Custom profile with PragmataPro font
• Colors: Optimized color scheme for readability
• Window Settings: Appropriate sizing and transparency
• Keyboard: Custom shortcuts for efficiency

zsh Configuration

• Aliases: Shortcuts for common commands
• Functions: Custom shell functions for workflow
• PATH: Optimized for development tools
• Environment Variables: Development environment setup

Workflow Integration

• Development: Primary interface for command-line operations
• Git Operations: Version control from command line
• Package Management: Homebrew operations
• Build Processes: Compilation and deployment
• File Operations: Project navigation and management

Key Commands & Aliases

Git Operations

alias gs='git status'
alias ga='git add'
alias gc='git commit'
alias gp='git push'

Development

alias ll='ls -la'
alias ..='cd ..'
alias projects='cd ~/Projects'

mdBook Operations

alias serve='mdbook serve --open'
alias build='mdbook build'

Usage Patterns

• Project Navigation: Quick switching between projects
• Command History: Efficient reuse of complex commands
• Multi-tasking: Background processes and job control
• System Administration: macOS system management
• Development Workflow: Integration with all development tools

Advanced Features

• Tab Completion: Intelligent command and path completion
• History Search: Reverse search through command history
• Job Control: Background process management
• Scripting: Shell script development and execution