Introduction Sometimes, it may be necessary to split a large file into smaller chunks for easier manipulation or for transfer to other systems. In Linux, the split command can be used to split a file into smaller files based on a specified number of lines. The split command is a utility that is used to split a file into smaller files, called chunks or pieces. The split command reads the input file, and writes the output files in the specified size or at the specified line number. By default, the split command creates files with a .x suffix, where x ... Read More
Introduction Sometimes it can be helpful to record a terminal session in Linux so that you can review the commands you ran, the output they produced, and any other text that was displayed in the terminal. In this article, we'll discuss three different ways to record terminal sessions in Linux − using the script command, using the ttyrec command, and using the asciinema tool. Method 1: Using the script command The script command is a simple and easy-to-use tool for recording terminal sessions in Linux. It captures all the text that is displayed in the terminal, as well as all ... Read More
Introduction It is possible to fetch and pull remote repositories via Git Fetch and Git Pull, respectively. Several third-party websites host Git repos, like GitHub and BitBucket, for example. Developers use remote repositories in order to collaborate with one another. When changes are made on the remote location, those changes are automatically cloned locally. Whenever local commits are made, remote commits are also updated. Remote repositories that have been pushed are collected by Git Fetch and Git Pull. It is important to point out that despite this, their methods of working are different. There are a number of different purposes ... Read More
Introduction Installing programs on Linux can sometimes require user interaction, such as agreeing to license terms or specifying installation options. One way to automate this process is to use a script that automatically inputs the desired responses. In this article, we will discuss how to script the word "yes" when installing programs on Linux using the command line. Using the "yes" Command The yes command is a simple utility that repeatedly outputs a string, which can be useful for automated tasks such as accepting license agreements. Installing the "yes" Command Before we can use the yes command, we need to ... Read More
Introduction Git is a development tool that helps teams manage their source code and handle projects efficiently. It's not possible to include blank/empty directories when uploading via GitHub or another hosting service. There's something wrong with that. Git provides a ".gitkeep" file that fixes this problem. It's good for pushing blank/empty folders with Git. We will cover Gitkeep basics in this article as well as how to commit and push blank/empty Git directories What is .Gitkeep? It is kept by git to ensure blank/empty directories are never added remotely when pushing changes. Git will only find .gitkeep entries in bare ... Read More
Introduction With Git, developers can collaborate on projects and track their progress without interfering with each other. This facilitates collaboration within a project and helps prevent confusion or code clashes among team members. An evolving project is tracked and saved as snapshots, effectively keeping a history of its development. It is possible for users to communicate through the system once they install the software on their machines. Developers could collaborate over a centralized source (e.g., GitHub) where they can push and pull changes. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to install Git on a Mac. What is Git? It ... Read More
Introduction There's no doubt that Git is one of the most popular version control systems out there. Git always keeps track of your work, and if needed, you can revert to an old version if necessary. Using Git, several people can collaborate on a document simultaneously by merging their changes. Even if you write code you will only see yourself, Git can be valuable if you work alone or in a team. Computers run Git locally. With this, it will be possible for you to track and store the files you store on your computer. Revision history and files can ... Read More
Introduction Git, an open-source distributed version control system, is capable of handling projects of any size, from tiny to very big. Among the most commonly used features of GitHub is version control. It is useful when you are working with more than one developer in a team. This article shows how to add images to a GitHub README.md file What is GitHub? The GitHub software development platform allows users to manage, track, and collaborate on software projects online. Using this service, developers can upload their own code files and collaborate on open-source projects with their colleagues. In addition to its ... Read More
We can use auto-complete in Excel to tie the elements in the text box to those that are already present in the list. As this process can’t be completed by default, we need to make some changes to the workbook in order to make the autocomplete possible. Read this tutorial to learn how you can autocomplete a textbox when typing in Excel. Autocomplete a Textbox When Typing Here we will assign a macro to the textbox. Let us see a simple process to understand how we can autocomplete a text box when typing in Excel. We need to ... Read More
Alpha characters include alphabets from "a" to "z" in both small and capital styles. When we try to enter alphabets in Excel, we need to enter each and every letter in the column because we cannot use the autofill handle to do it. When we enter numbers, we can directly fill them using the autofill handle. If we make some changes to the Excel sheet, we can autofill alphanumeric characters in the sheet by using the autofill handle. This tutorial will help you understand how you can autofill alphanumeric characters in Excel. Autofill Alpha Characters in Excel Here ... Read More