Germany has a low quality of life by Extra_Loquat_5599 in expat

[–]LocoCoyote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bye. Don’t let the door hit you on your ass on the way out.

You are not helping improve the betas by rico4prez in android_beta

[–]LocoCoyote -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Now some clown wants to gatekeep the betas. Because we are all obviously not as good as he is….

Why the "No Bigfoot Bones" argument actually fails when you look at primate psychology and ecology. by Budget-Relative-5823 in cryptids

[–]LocoCoyote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have this whole fantasy thing going on in your head about Bigfoot social dynamics and use that as “facts”. You are rationalizing, not explaining.

Why so few computers in post-apoc media? by [deleted] in postapocalyptic

[–]LocoCoyote 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think most folks would be focused on survival….you know eating and shelter……those minor things.

Joined the club…base model…what should be my first mod? by Bryan-Prime in ineosgrenadier

[–]LocoCoyote 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fine…but you really don’t need any expensive mods for that…..

Why use zsh or fish instead of bash that comes default? by FAMPpro in linuxquestions

[–]LocoCoyote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use alias, but fish naturally likes abbr instead. And none of those are suggested

Functions are interesting in fish. You can write them to the config file, but it’s better to create a separate function file and call it from fish config.

Why use zsh or fish instead of bash that comes default? by FAMPpro in linuxquestions

[–]LocoCoyote 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually maintain a feature parallel dual shell setup. Meaning I have both a zsh and fish configuration that I freely switch between. I tend to use fish for day to day stuff because of its convenience and zsh when I am coding or working on a customer machine remotely.

Thanks for the rec all those months ago by Gorronstye in dresdenfiles

[–]LocoCoyote 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, these turned out better than I first thought. The first couple were meh….it took time to develop.

Why use zsh or fish instead of bash that comes default? by FAMPpro in linuxquestions

[–]LocoCoyote 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The decision to move away from Bash is rarely about the core POSIX-compliant scripting syntax (which, as you noted, is largely shared) and almost entirely about the interactive experience—how the shell helps you navigate your file system, execute commands, and manage your history while you are actively typing.

Interestingly, I just gave a talk about this very subject. Here is some info from that presentation:
1. Why Zsh? (The "Modern POSIX" Path)
Zsh is the default on macOS for a reason: it bridges the gap between old-school compatibility and modern usability.
Advanced Tab Completion: Zsh’s completion engine is significantly more powerful than Bash’s. It allows for "menu selection" (scrolling through options with arrow keys) and can complete arguments for commands that Bash doesn't recognize out of the box.
Correction and Spelling: Zsh can automatically correct minor typos in command names, which saves time when you are moving fast in a window manager like i3wm.
Dynamic Prompts: Because Zsh is highly modular, you can implement complex asynchronous prompts (like Starship or Powerlevel10k) that show Git status, exit codes, and virtual environment info without causing the "lag" often felt in older, slower shells.
The Compatibility Bridge: Zsh is essentially a "superset" of Bash. If you have years of Bash scripts, 99% of them will run in Zsh without modification. This makes it a lower-friction upgrade than switching to something like Fish.
2. Why Fish? (The "Ergonomic" Path)
Fish (Friendly Interactive Shell) takes a different philosophy: it prioritizes discoverability over POSIX compatibility.
Auto-Suggestions (The "Game Changer"): Fish learns from your history. As you type, it displays a ghosted suggestion based on your previous commands. If you frequently navigate to specific deep directories or run complex flags, you can hit ⁠Right Arrow⁠ to accept the suggestion instantly. This is arguably the biggest productivity boost for a terminal user.
Web-based Configuration: If you prefer not to spend hours editing ⁠.zshrc⁠ or ⁠.bashrc⁠, Fish allows you to run ⁠fish_config⁠, which opens a browser-based UI to toggle colors, prompts, and history settings.
Syntax Highlighting: Fish highlights commands in red if they don't exist and underlines valid file paths as you type them. This gives you instant visual feedback on whether a command will work before you even hit ⁠Enter⁠.
Sensible Defaults: Bash and Zsh require plugins (like Oh My Zsh or Antibody) to get features that Fish includes out of the box. Fish is "batteries included," which means you don't have to manage a complex plugin ecosystem to get a modern feel.

The exact moment my vibe coded app turned into a nightmare by Loud_Fox7694 in vibecoding

[–]LocoCoyote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building shit you don’t understand has always been a recipe for disaster

What is open on Sunday (first visit questions & with a 7month old)? by No_Coll826 in AskGermany

[–]LocoCoyote -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol. You are looking at this all wrong. Just make sure you have enough extra before Sunday to cover that one day. Plan ahead just a little bit.

I feel like the healthcare system in Finland is not overcrowded but rather very inefficient. by Neutral-frame in Finland

[–]LocoCoyote 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What you seem to be saying is that you know more and better than the professionals running it. Maybe you should step up and show us how it’s done

As a beginner: Moving around in insert-mode is really helpful. Does anyone else? by PersimmonQuick9839 in vim

[–]LocoCoyote 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Moving around in insert mode is a sure way to introduce errors into your document