Level: Intermediate (some prior knowledge necessary)
Length: Standard (50 minutes)

Description:
Dotfiles are an essential part of the command line. They configure your environment and personalize your experience. Many CLI commands provide a config file to manage your settings. They build up quickly, so it's important to have a way to manage them. You can get as nerdy as you want, with your system settings. You'll learn things you should do, and some things to avoid. You'll learn how to structure your dotfiles, make them modular, and make them maintainable for the long term. With the power of scripting, this talk will help you learn how to make your dotfiles extensible and easier to maintain. Key Takeaways: * learn shell conventions and the The XDG Base Directory Specification * Learn strategies for creating a publicly shareable dotfiles repo. * Leverage the capabilities of the shell * Learn cross platform strategies