

Fallthrough & Friends (Changelog & Friends #77)
5 snips Jan 24, 2025
Kris Brandow and Matthew Sanabria, co-hosts of Fallthrough.fm, dive into the evolution of development tools and the pros and cons of Go as a systems programming language. They discuss user-centric documentation and the vital role of archivists in tech. The conversation highlights the shift from traditional version control systems like Git to innovative alternatives. They also reflect on the complexities of navigating multiple development environments and the importance of structured information to boost productivity.
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Helix Editor
- Try Helix, a Vim-inspired editor with first-class selections and built-in LSP and tree-sitter support.
- It prioritizes selections, offering a different editing paradigm.
Jerod's Editor and Terminal Switch
- Jerod Santo switched to Zed editor and Ghosty terminal in 2024.
- He found the transition smooth, despite being a long-time Sublime Text and iTerm2 user.
Jujutsu for Version Control
- Matthew Sanabria uses Jujutsu, a Git-compatible version control system.
- He finds its CLI and commit mutation workflow superior to Git's branching model.