#UnixPhilosophy

@tml.mementomori.social.ap.brid.gy

4 months ago

If there isn't any C or C++ library project called "EET" there should be. Just think of the warm fuzzy feeling you would get when you see -leet in the ld command line.

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Travis F W

@travisfw.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy

4 months ago

Original post on fosstodon.org

The sentiment that the #UnixPhilosophy is dead or bygone (or whatever) seems not uncommon.

I want to assert that it is timeless, and not tied to Unix, nor any particular computing environment.

And I posit that breaking complicated tasks down into composable parts, each handled by a specific […]

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@hncompanion.com

5 months ago

A key insight: Claude Code's alignment with the Unix philosophy allows seamless integration with existing systems. By effectively using CLI tools, it unlocks powerful, flexible workflows for developers. #UnixPhilosophy 2/6

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5 months ago

Some advocate for the Unix philosophy: creating small, specialized tools that do one thing well and can be combined. This modular approach contrasts with monolithic apps, aiming to reduce individual tool bloat. Think pipelines, not Swiss Army knives. #UnixPhilosophy 5/6

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6 months ago

Adding formatting to `uv` challenges the Unix philosophy of 'do one thing well.' Python traditionally favors diverse, interoperable tools, making this a significant divergence from established practices. #UnixPhilosophy 4/6

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C.

@cazabon.mindly.social.ap.brid.gy

9 months ago

Those who fail to understand Unix are doomed to forever keep trying to turn it into Windows NT.

#Unix #UnixPhilosophy #simplicity #OneJob #systemd #Windows #WindowsNT

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9 months ago

A central tension: Should NetBSD prioritize a "classic Unix experience" offering minimal defaults and maximum control, or cater more to modern user expectations for ease of use and pre-configured systems? #UnixPhilosophy 2/6

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C.

@cazabon.mindly.social.ap.brid.gy

11 months ago

@cstross

Their "now with 42% less Unix philosophy" comment perfectly clarified that that they really, truly don't understand Unix.

Who was it said "Those who fail to understand Unix are doomed to reinvent it, badly." ?

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@renpootsukioka.bsky.social

1 year ago

Unicage Method: A Japanese Approach to Efficient System Development as UNIX PHILOSOPHY (From the Author: This Article is generated by some prompt dialogue with ChatGPT 4o.)

Minimalism meets versatility: The Unicage methodology redefines system design.

"Unicage Method: A Japanese Approach to Efficient System Development as UNIX PHILOSOPHY"
medium.com/@Renpoo/unic...

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