[Devloop] parallelising context through tmux

Introduction

I want to share out what makes for a great devloop.

tmux

Today's learning: tmux and dotfiles are the ultimate form of memory and context.

At the OS level, we all use cmd/alt+tab for switching context.

We all arrange our application windows to split screens, snap screens.

Why don't we apply that exact same workflow when working in our terminal?

Let's focus on tmux today.

tmux, parallelises your terminal.

The perfect setup that I've used for several too many years.

Start with tmux to accelerate your DX.

• tmux, together with tpm: plugin management

Then hop to Tmux Resurrect. This lets you save all your environments, panes, layouts.

Finally piece it all together with Tmux Continuum.

This will automatically, and continuously, save your environment. And restore it all when your [tmux/os/laptop] crashes or quits unexpectedly.

Human memory is fickle. Use the machine to help restore this.

Max out on automation.