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Don't use aliases

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+title: Don't use aliases
+date: 2024-06-21
+permalink: daily/2024/06/21/dont-use-aliases
+tags:
+    - software-development
+    - git
+    - zsh
+cta: ~
+snippet: |
+    If you're giving a presentation or mob programming, avoid using custom aliases.
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+Shell aliases are a good way to increase productivity by shortening long commands, adding additional options to existing ones or creating new ones that even combine multiple commands.
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+Common aliases are `g` for `git`, `gs` for `git status` and `dr` for `drush`, but they will be different for each person depending on what tools they use and what commands they type often.
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+Whilst aliases are great for personal productivity, there are times I'd suggest not using them.
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+If you're giving a demo as part of a presentation or working in a pair or mob, either use the full commands or explain what custom aliases or functions you're running, what they do, and how they differ from the default functionality.
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+I recently watched a video where someone was using a `gc` command.
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+It could have been an alias for `git clone`, `git checkout`, `git commit` or `git cherry-pick` - just to name a few options.
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+It could have been something else altogether.
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+Another approach I use is to have aliases auto-expand and show the full command. This makes it possible for others to see the commands being executed and reminds you, too.