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category: software
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In software development, getting to know the command line feels like you've suddenly got your hands on a wizard's staff. These command-line tools saved me heaps of time and can pull off some pretty neat tricks.
In software development, the command line is the equivalent of a wizard's staff. These CLI tools saved me heaps of time and I find them generally a joy to work with.

It's all about sharing the love and the magic, so let's dive in and maybe you'll find a new favorite or two!
It's all about sharing the love and the magic, and maybe you'll find a new favorite or two. Let me [know](/contact) if you have an invaluable CLI tool that you can't live without.

## `bat` - a cat(1) clone with wings

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And the response is structured, formatted, and legible. `httpie` also supports POST, PUT, DELETE requests, authentication, and other advanced features. It's a great alternative to `curl`.

## `jq` - Command-Line JSON Processor
## `jq` - Command-line JSON processor

`jq` is a sed-like tool that parses, manipulates, and displays JSON objects from the comfort of the command line. It excels at selectively filtering and transforming complex JSON data, which is a common task when working with APIs and backend services.

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https httpie.io/hello | jq "{links}"
```

This will present the URL from the curl JSON response, making `jq` a key player for any serious developer juggling JSON data.
This will present just the links from the JSON response. `jq` is nice for quickly juggling JSON data.

## `lando` - Local Development Environment and DevOps Tool Built on Docker Containers
## `lando` - Local development environment and DevOps tool built on Docker containers

For local development with the ease of a one-command setup, `lando` is a mighty ally. It configures and manages Docker-based development environments, providing an abstraction layer that spares developers the anguish and complexity of Docker configuration files.
For local development, `lando` is a mighty ally. It configures and manages Docker-based development environments, providing an abstraction layer that spares developers the mundanity of configuring development Docker environments and installing necessary tools and software versions.

### A `lando` Starter
### A `lando` starter

Creating a WordPress site:
Creating a Wordpress site:

```sh
lando init --recipe wordpress
```

And with that simple command, you're on your way to local WordPress development with a containerized environment. `lando` integrates with other tools such as `composer`, `npm`, and `gulp` to streamline development workflows. It's an excellent tool for building, testing, and deploying applications locally. One of the most powerful features is the ability to define multiple environments in a single configuration file (e.g. local, staging, production) that can be easily switched between.
And with that simple command, you're on your way to local Wordpress development with a containerized environment. `lando` integrates with other tools such as `composer`, `npm`, and `gulp` to streamline development workflows. It's an excellent tool for building, testing, and deploying applications locally. One of the most powerful features is the ability to define multiple environments in a single configuration file (e.g. local, staging, production) that can be easily switched between.

## `ohmyzsh` - A Delightful Framework for Managing Your Zsh Configuration
## `ohmyzsh` - Delightful framework for managing your `zsh` configuration

`ohmyzsh` transforms the already powerful `zsh` into a feature-rich and stylish terminal environment. With themes, plugins, and an active community contributing to its growth, `ohmyzsh` makes the terminal experience more personal and productive.
`ohmyzsh` transforms the already powerful `zsh` into a feature-rich and stylish terminal environment. With themes, plugins, and an active community contributing enhancements, `ohmyzsh` makes the terminal experience more personal and productive.

### Managing `zsh` like a charm

Switching themes is as simple as editing your `~/.zshrc` file:

```sh
ZSH_THEME="Dracula"
```

Followed by a quick:

```sh
source ~/.zshrc
```

Your terminal then reflects the chosen theme, potentially improving your workflow by keeping you more engaged. `ohmyzsh` also comes packed with a variety of plugins that add new features to `zsh`, such as an auto-suggestion tool and syntax highlighting, making it even more powerful. These can be easily enabled or disabled through the `~/.zshrc` file as well.
`ohmyzsh` also comes packed with a variety of plugins that add new features to `zsh`, such as an auto-suggestion tool and syntax highlighting, making it even more powerful. These can be easily enabled or disabled through the `~/.zshrc` file as well.

## `rbenv` - Ruby Version Manager

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This indicates that the local project should use Ruby 3.3.0, leaving others unaffected by the change. When executing `bundle` command, or any other code that requires a Ruby environment, `rbenv` will use the specified version. This keeps developers from experiencing surprises when their global Ruby version is updated, and your project breaks.

## `zsh-autosuggestions` - Autosuggestions for Zsh
## `zsh-autosuggestions` - Completions for `zsh`

`zsh` users will find `zsh-autosuggestions` a game-changer. This tool offers context-aware auto-completion, predicting your command line needs with eerie accuracy, and saving precious keystrokes in the process.

### Follow the flow

Simply start typing a command and, based on your history, `zsh-autosuggestions` will begin offering predictions. You can cycle through suggestions with the right arrow key or accept one with the tab key.
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## Working on

* Integrating and completing DATEV API services for 1159.
* Preparing new Coop Pronto campaigns (see [Barcode PDFs with Ruby on Rails](/rails/barcode-pdfs-with-ruby-on-rails/)).
* Integrating SevDesk API integration for 1159.
* Migrating FreeSWITCH systems to a new data center.
* New customer self-service portal.

## Learning

* Working on my Ruby on Rails skills.
* [Jumpstart Pro](https://jumpstart.pro/) SaaS framework.

## Reading

* Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
* Rebuilding Rails by Noah Gibbs.
* Die with Zero by Bill Perkins.
* The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter.

## Clearing up

* Logging our past travels with my [Ghost](/webtech/ghost-cms/) system [Reisepedia](https://reisepedia.de/).
* Clearing out unused domains I always wanted to do something with.
* Integrated draussen.blog unter [draussen.reisepedia.de](https://draussen.reisepedia.de/).
* Logging past travels with my [Ghost](/webtech/ghost-cms/) system [Reisepedia](https://reisepedia.de/).

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