Hi friends,The Dotfiles DilemmaEver felt like your computer settings are scattered everywhere? The Old Way: Git and StowMany of us have tried using Git to track changes in our dotfiles. Some even use Stow to create symlinks. But let's be honest – it's not always smooth sailing. Sometimes things don't line up right, and not every program plays nice with this setup. Why Traditional Methods Fall Short
Enter Nix Home Manager: A Fresh ApproachNix Home Manager is like upgrading from a rusty bike to a slick electric scooter for your dotfiles. Here's how it changes the game:
How Nix Home Manager Works
Getting Started
The Power of Home Manager
Nix Home Manager might seem tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Say goodbye to dotfiles chaos and hello to a clean, reproducible system configuration! See you next week! |
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