Git Workflow with Zsh: Unleashing the Power of Version Control

Zsh (Z Shell). It's more than just a command-line shell; it's your ultimate partner for an exceptional Git workflow. Personally, I rely on Zsh every day as I work with Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) for AWS and OCI using Terraform. When dealing with critical production environments, knowing the branch you're on is crucial. That's where Zsh comes in, offering incredible customization to display Git status information right in your command prompt.

In this article, we'll delve into the installation process of Zsh on different operating systems.

Installation steps:

  1. Install package manager :snapd

    sudo apt install snapd

  2. Install Curl

    sudo snap install curl

  3. install oh my zsh via curl or wget

    1. via curl

      sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh)

    2. via wget :
      sh -c "$(wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/master/tools/install.sh -O -)"

  4. Change theme (optional)

    nano ~/ .zhrc
    go to ZSH_THEME
    change that to the theme of your choice
    for example: My preferred theme is af-magic

    Embark on a journey of exploration and customization with a plethora of exciting themes available at this link

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Shriniwas Shukla
Shriniwas Shukla

Versatile Network Engineer | Multi-cloud aficionado | Infrastructure as Code Enthusiast | Python Automation Guru ๐ŸŒ Building robust cloud networks across multiple platforms ๐Ÿ”ง Automating network operations and deployments with Python ๐Ÿš€ Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for AWS and OCI using Terraform ๐Ÿ’ก Passionate about optimizing network performance and security ๐Ÿ’ป Sharing insights and knowledge on Hashnode to empower the tech community Join me on my journey as I navigate the exciting realm of multi-cloud environments, master the art of Infrastructure as Code, and unleash the power of Python for network automation. Let's explore the ever-evolving world of network engineering together! #NetworkEngineer #MultiCloud #IaC #PythonAutomation #Hashnode