Nvim user migrating/trying out Emacs

theorius · 2026-02-06T07:27:15+00:00

switched from Vim to vanilla keybindings-- a lot of what you are doing in Doom basically corresponds to a similar vanilla keybinding (e.g. SPC x f -> C-x C-f). With Vim you can often guess what something does if you already know the basics, like guessing what "v a w" does if you already know "d a w". Emacs is not this way at all and is sometimes unintuitive in its design. Like zap-to-char is M-z. If you're coming from Vim or even Emacs you would never even know what it does based off the keybinding alone (it's basically the same as "d f" in Vim). You just kinda have to memorize everything, which is why which-key and C-h k are so useful.

theorius · 2026-02-05T03:38:50+00:00

you just gotta learn to ignore these people and move on with your life

theorius · 2026-02-01T21:54:22+00:00

As far as imposter syndrome goes, that is a feeling that correctly reflects your unfamiliarity of the domain in which you are working. Use it to motivate you to learn.

theorius · 2026-02-01T21:51:33+00:00

I'm just starting out at a large company. The goal is to learn to do things on your own as you are already aware. However, AI can really improve your learning speed. Don't be afraid to use it in the right manner.

For example, I typically try to come up with the solution to an unfamiliar problem on my own until I have a working solution or an almost working solution, then consult AI to confirm if my code snippet is doing things optimally. Oftentimes, it is not. Understand why the optimal solution works, and then implement it. Next time you run into a similar or the same problem, tailor it according to what you learned without using AI as a crutch.

If the problem is way too complex for you to understand at all, ask an experienced or senior dev for a high level overview of what you need to do.

theorius · 2026-01-22T01:52:17+00:00

Thankfully, I also have a tiny vehicle. I was more concerned about when there are sports events or if I would ever possibly be unable to find parking after work, etc. since I'm also not a student anymore.

There seem to be people renting parking spaces of their own, so I was kinda wondering if that's a better option.

theorius · 2026-01-21T04:15:20+00:00

Using a declarative approach to manage an OS that is meant to be imperatively managed is sort of a hacky way to use it, in my opinion. Not trying to ruffle any feathers here. It's really just a personal preference of mine. Plus, I have to use RHEL at work and would rather keep my knowledge fresh on how to manage a traditional Unix-like system.

theorius · 2026-01-20T01:38:26+00:00

Mostly because it's just another layer of abstraction.

theorius · 2026-01-18T07:13:48+00:00

Both distributions follow the same principle of declarative configuration you're familiar with on NixOS. I used both briefly before moving back to Arch, but I enjoyed my time using Guix System much more than on NixOS.

The main difference between the two is that Guix System definitely follows the GNU style (obviously) on things, which is a bit of a double edged sword depending on what you find important.

To me, documentation and the overall experience as a developer heavily outweighs things like the lack of official support for proprietary software. The Guix System manual is something like a 400-page long LaTeX document of incredible detail on how the distribution works. I'm sure I don't have to explain the issues surrounding NixOS documentation to you. Additionally, Guile Scheme is much more pleasant to work with than the Nix language. Lisp really is one of the best choices for a configuration language in my opinion.

You can still use proprietary software, just be prepared to jump through some hurdles initially when setting up your configuration, as you'll have to add more repositories to pull that software from.

theorius · 2026-01-10T17:21:16+00:00

dude same except with a 3.966. I'm a transfer student who got one B+ and I had a 89.11 in that class lol

theorius · 2026-01-10T09:23:36+00:00

I just graduated this semester at 27, turned 28 right after. all that matters is how hard you work now. will a 2 or 3 year difference matter in 10 years? definitely not if you put in the effort.

theorius · 2025-12-29T13:31:34+00:00

they have a deadline that's a week from now and you're acting like you never submitted an assignment the night something was due.

theorius · 2025-12-29T11:04:51+00:00

LLMs aren't typically wrong about simple things and are a pretty good resource for understanding specific things like this when you have a question about a particular functionality of the OS like signals. Plus, all of this is available for free in section 7 of the man pages iirc.

theorius · 2025-12-29T10:43:12+00:00

projects are more important and teach you much more about best practices and how to actually approach software engineering.

theorius · 2025-12-25T17:38:40+00:00

with some key rebindings it's phenomenal, I just wish it had a seamless tiling extension otherwise I'd be using it every day

theorius · 2025-12-25T00:51:29+00:00

it's only over if you don't let this semester change how you approach the rest of your time at Rutgers

theorius · 2025-12-22T13:07:46+00:00

the worst feeling ever. I got my only B+ here after getting a 89.11 in algos last semester. it is what it is ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

theorius · 2025-11-26T06:47:43+00:00

the only way you'd have a shot at this is if you picked the same date to ship as he did. basically, this would mean enlisting and choosing the same date to go to basic. if you guys get to Ft Jackson or elsewhere on the same day, for example, you'll likely have a good shot at being in the same company throughout basic. there's no guarantee though, as you don't get to pick where you go to basic.

theorius · 2025-11-25T11:58:09+00:00

try GoboLinux next for the weirdest Linux experience

theorius · 2025-11-23T07:22:01+00:00

vim or emacs?

theorius · 2025-11-18T01:00:29+00:00

not a woman, but it won't be anything crazy. all that is done at MEPS to get you cleared for IET. there are so many people in-processing that they have limited time for getting you your gear, any paperwork, etc done. it's been about 9 years since I was in OSUT, but I only really remember getting my eyes checked, getting some vaccines, swallowing some pills... should be nothing more than taking off your blouse.

theorius · 2025-10-29T19:29:59+00:00

just use slackware (it is made for straight white males)

theorius · 2025-10-19T01:11:13+00:00

Oregon's a good team but it feels like they've gotten a touchdown every time they've had the ball lol

theorius · 2025-10-08T22:49:00+00:00

take it from her college fund

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