The only better feeling than deleting code is automating away mundane tasks. This playlist shows off many variations of tasks that can be automated away with tools like zsh functions, alfred, and karabiner. These techniques apply broadly to the small development tasks you tackle every day.
Overview
Syllabus
- Overview of Automate Everything
- Create a Lesson Template
- Create Repos on Github from the CLI with hub
- Automate Lesson Creation From Templates With ZSH Functions
- Branch and Create a Lesson in a Single ZSH Function
- Add Conditions to ZSH Functions to Prevent Mistakes
- Launch a New Lesson From a Keyboard Shortcut
- Select a Lesson Template From an Alfred Workflow
- Create a Command Line Tool for Your Favorite Node Utility
- Create a VS Code Extension to Pass Arguments to the Terminal
- Write Your Lesson Information to a Markdown File From a ZSH Function
- Speed Editing in Screenflow by Remapping Your Mouse with Karabiner
- Bind the Middle Mouse Button to Dragging the Screenflow Timeline Using Karabiner
Taught by
John Lindquist
