https://www.thefinalartefact.xyz/tags/git/Recent content in Git on The Final ArtefactHugoen-gbFri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thefinalartefact.xyz/post/git-dotfiles/Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thefinalartefact.xyz/post/git-dotfiles/<p><a href="https://www.thefinalartefact.xyz/post/git-dotfiles/images/imageGitStatus.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img alt="Using git to version control dotfiles" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thefinalartefact.xyz/post/git-dotfiles/images/imageGitStatus.png"> </a></p> <h2 id="what-are-dotfiles">What are .dotfiles?</h2> <p>Dotfiles are hidden configuration files on Unix-like systems.<br> Their filenames start with a dot (<code>.</code>), making them hidden by default.<br> They store preferences and settings for programs like shells, text editors, and version control systems.</p> <p>Many modern Linux applications follow the XDG Base Directory Specification.<br> This guideline recommends placing user-specific configuration files in <code>~/.config</code> (or <code>$XDG_CONFIG_HOME</code>).<br> Using this standard reduces clutter in home directories and simplifies managing configurations across systems.</p>