So I had dev-pipeline in a position where it met every one of my current needs: I could fetch sources, I could build, and I could generate dependency graphs. I was happy and my projects ran well.
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Posts for Stephen’s thoughts on building software that’s actually useful. The name originates from Eric Raymond’s argument that, “Every good work of software starts by scratching a developer’s personal itch.” (The Cathedral and the Bazaar)
Step 1 — Scratching Your Itch
Every good work of software starts by scratching a developer’s personal itch.
Eric Raymond, The Cathedral and the Bazaar
Like most developers, I’m a creature of habit. I like git for source control, so I use git to track changes in pretty much everything, even if they’re non-source (e.g., configuration files, my resume, and even my hobbyist writing). It’s mostly a matter of sticking with patterns I know and embracing muscle memory; with git not only get version tracking, but I can easily back my work up to tons of places with one command.
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