Tag: Configuration

Browse all articles, tutorials, and guides about Configuration

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Git
2025-05-22|6 min read

How to Set Git Editor for Commit Messages

Want to use your preferred editor for Git commit messages? Learn how to configure Git to use VS Code, Vim, Nano, Emacs, or any editor of your choice.

Git
2025-03-18|5 min read

How to Change the Commit Author for a Single Commit in Git

Made a commit with the wrong author information? Learn how to change the author name and email for a single commit in your Git history.

Git
2025-01-15|5 min read

How to Determine the URL That a Local Git Repository Was Originally Cloned From

Find out where your Git repository came from by checking remote URLs. Learn how to view, verify, and manage remote repository connections using git remote commands.

Docker
2025-01-09|7 min read

How to Use Multiple Build Arguments in Docker Build

Learn how to pass multiple build-time variables to Docker builds using --build-arg, set default values in Dockerfiles, and use build arguments for environment-specific configurations.

Docker
2024-12-15|6 min read

Docker Compose: Understanding Ports vs Expose

Learn the key differences between ports and expose in Docker Compose, when to use each one, and how they affect container networking and security in your applications.

Docker
2024-12-10|7 min read

How to Execute Multiple Commands in Docker Compose

Learn different techniques for running multiple commands in Docker Compose services, from simple command chaining to advanced multi-stage initialization scripts.

Git
2024-12-05|5 min

How to Change the URI (URL) for a Remote Git Repository

Learn how to update remote repository URLs in Git when repositories are moved, renamed, or migrated. Learn remote management commands for seamless workflow continuation.

Terraform
2024-11-08|8 min read

How to Read Environment Variables From a .env File in Terraform

Learn different approaches for loading environment variables from .env files into Terraform, from shell scripts to external data sources.

Docker
2024-11-01|5 min read

How Do I Pass Environment Variables to Docker Containers?

Environment variables are a clean way to configure your Docker containers without hardcoding values. This guide shows different methods and when to use each.

Linux
2024-10-30|7 min read

How to Permanently Set $PATH on Linux and Unix

Learn how to permanently modify your PATH environment variable on Linux and Unix systems so your custom directories persist across shell sessions and reboots.

Git
2024-09-18|5 min read

How to Make Git Ignore File Mode Changes

Git showing chmod changes you don not care about? Learn how to configure Git to ignore file permission changes while tracking actual code changes.

Bash
2024-02-15|4 min read

How to Reload .bashrc Settings Without Logging Out

Need to apply changes to your .bashrc file immediately? Learn multiple methods to reload your Bash configuration without restarting your terminal session.