This page provides an overview of the 'Missing Semester' course, focusing on the importance of the shell as a powerful tool for computer scientists. It covers motivation, class structure, the basics of navigating and using the shell, and exercises to reinforce learning. The course aims to equip students with practical skills beyond rote memorization of commands, enabling them to automate tasks and solve complex problems efficiently.
Anurag Singh details seven small Python scripts designed to automate common tasks and improve productivity on both Mac and Windows machines:
**Script Name** | **Purpose** | **Key Features/Notes** |
|---|---|---|
| **Inbox Cleaner** | Cleans email inbox | Archives or deletes emails older than a specified number of days. Works with IMAP, compatible with most email providers. |
| **S3 Backup** | Backs up files to cloud storage | Uploads files to an S3-compatible storage provider. Minimalist, suitable for daily/weekly backups. |
| **Screenshot Sorter** | Organizes screenshots | Finds screenshots, sorts them by date into a tidy folder structure. Includes a dry-run mode. |
| **Bulk Rename** | Renames multiple files | Renames files using patterns or sequentially. Uses regular expressions for advanced renaming. |
| **Arrange It** | Organizes files into folders | Moves files into categorized folders based on their extension (Images, Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.). |
| **Clipboard Save** | Saves clipboard history | Saves every new clipboard item to a daily text file. Creates a personal history of copied text. |
**Script Name** | **Purpose** | **Key Features/Notes** |
|---|---|---|
| **Inbox Cleaner** | Cleans email inbox | Archives or deletes emails older than a specified number of days. Works with IMAP, compatible with most email providers. |
| **S3 Backup** | Backs up files to cloud storage | Uploads files to an S3-compatible storage provider. Minimalist, suitable for daily/weekly backups. |
| **Screenshot Sorter** | Organizes screenshots | Finds screenshots, sorts them by date into a tidy folder structure. Includes a dry-run mode. |
| **Bulk Rename** | Renames multiple files | Renames files using patterns or sequentially. Uses regular expressions for advanced renaming. |
| **Arrange It** | Organizes files into folders | Moves files into categorized folders based on their extension (Images, Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.). |
| **Clipboard Save** | Saves clipboard history | Saves every new clipboard item to a daily text file. Creates a personal history of copied text. |
This blog post details a personal code review tool built around `llm` and `git diff`. It describes installation, how it works, how the author uses it, and its advantages over GitHub's Copilot review tool.
Linux tab completion is a powerful feature that saves time and prevents errors by auto-completing commands and filenames. This article explores how to use tab completion in bash and zsh shells, highlighting its advanced capabilities with commands like git.
