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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Favorite CLI Tools"
+description: "Command-Line Wizardry"
+category: software
+---
+
+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.
+
+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!
+
+##  `bat` - a cat(1) clone with wings
+
+I love this. It's a drop-in replacement for `cat` that adds syntax highlighting, Git integration and lots more. It's written in Rust and is blazing fast. [sharkdp/bat: A cat(1) clone with wings.](https://github.com/sharkdp/bat)
+
+### How to use `bat`
+
+To glance at a file using `bat`, simply provide the path:
+
+```sh
+bat /path/to/your/file
+```
+
+The syntax highlighting and file-specific metadata make `bat` a joy to use, ensuring you can inspect code and text files efficiently and with finesse.
+
+## `Homebrew` - The missing package manager for macOS
+
+It's simply a must-have for every Mac user. Whether it's installing a new programming language, a database server, or the latest web framework, `Homebrew` streamlines the process, taking out the need for locating and manually downloading software.
+
+### The brew command
+
+Working with `Homebrew` is straightforward:
+
+```sh
+brew update
+brew install <package>
+```
+
+`Homebrew` also handles dependencies, ensuring that your software stack remains tidy and up-to-date with a simple command. Plus, with over 4,800 official packages and a thriving community of contributors, you're sure to find everything you need.
+
+## `httpie` - HTTP client for the command line
+
+Making HTTP requests from the command line has never been more elegant than with `httpie`. It simplifies interaction with APIs and web services, offering a user-friendly interface and an eye-pleasing HTTP request syntax colorization.
+
+### Crafting requests with `httpie`
+
+A basic GET request:
+
+```sh
+https httpie.io/hello
+```
+
+Output:
+
+```json
+{
+    "ahoy": [
+        "Hello, World! 👋 Thank you for trying out HTTPie 🥳",
+        "We hope this will become a friendship."
+    ],
+    "links": {
+        "discord": "https://httpie.io/discord",
+        "github": "https://github.com/httpie",
+        "homepage": "https://httpie.io",
+        "twitter": "https://twitter.com/httpie"
+    }
+}
+```
+
+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` 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.
+
+### Transforming with `jq`
+
+Filtering results:
+
+```sh
+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.
+
+## `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.
+
+### A `lando` Starter
+
+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.
+
+## `ohmyzsh` - A 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.
+
+### 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.
+
+## `rbenv` - Ruby Version Manager
+
+For managing multiple Ruby environments, `rbenv` is a vital cog. It allows for per-project Ruby versions, which is a blessing when working on legacy software that demands older Ruby interpreters alongside the current releases.
+
+### Balancing Ruby versions
+
+Selecting a Ruby version for your project:
+
+```sh
+rbenv local 3.3.0
+```
+
+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` 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.