Tools - A collection of useful tools for developers

Tools - A collection of useful tools for developers

Tools is a collection of various scripts and utilities that can be used to automate common tasks, improve productivity, or simply make your life as a developer easier. This project is maintained by Jeremy Beaume and is available on GitCode under the MIT license.

What is Tools?

Tools is a set of scripts and utilities written in Bash, Python, and other languages that can help you automate various tasks and simplify your workflow. Some of the included tools are:

• bash-preexec: Adds _precmd and _preexec functions to Bash, allowing you to run commands before and after each command execution.
• check_for_updates.sh: Checks for updates for all installed packages using apt-get.
• deploy.sh: Deploys code to a remote server using Git.
• docker-compose-updown.sh: Starts or stops Docker Compose services based on whether they're running or not.
• generate_angular_config.py: Generates Angular configuration files from environment variables.
• kill Ports.sh: Kills processes listening on specified ports.
• login_required.py: Flask decorator to require login for protected routes.
• mailchimp-subscribe.py: Subscribes an email address to a MailChimp list.

These are just a few examples of the many tools available in this collection. Each tool has its own README file with usage instructions and examples.

How Can You Use Tools?

As a developer, there are countless ways you can use Tools to streamline your workflow and save time. Here are a few ideas:

• Automate repetitive tasks: Many of the tools in this collection can automate tasks like checking for updates, deploying code, or managing Docker containers.
• Simplify complex workflows: If you have a complex development setup or deploy process, you can use Tools to break it down into smaller, more manageable steps.
• Improve productivity: By automating tasks and simplifying workflows, you can focus on what's important and get more done in less time.

The possibilities are endless, so feel free to explore the collection and see how you can use these tools to improve your workflow.

Features of Tools

Here are some of the key features of Tools:

• Cross-platform compatibility: Most of the tools in this collection are written in Bash, which makes them compatible with most Unix-based systems (including Linux and macOS).
• Open source: Tools is open source software released under the MIT license, which means you can use it for any purpose, modify it to suit your needs, and contribute back to the project if you want to.
• Well-documented: Each tool in the collection has its own README file with detailed usage instructions and examples, making it easy to learn how to use each tool.

Conclusion

If you're a developer looking for ways to automate tasks, improve your workflow, or simply make your life easier, we highly recommend giving Tools a try. With its wide range of scripts and utilities, there's sure to be something in this collection that can help you achieve your goals.

To get started, visit the project page at https://gitcode.com/jeremybeaume/tools?utm_source=artical_gitcode and explore the different tools available. Happy coding!