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How to Exit Tmux Safely (Beginner’s Guide)

Whether you’re new to the command line or just dipping your toes into the power of tmux, one thing that stumps almost everyone at first is how to exit safely. You’ve opened a session, done your thing, and now you’re left wondering, “How do I get out without breaking something?” Don’t worry — this guide […]...
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How to Cherry-Pick a Commit from Another Branch in Git

Imagine you’re working on a software project using Git, and there’s a brilliant feature or a bug fix in another branch that you desperately need in your current branch. Re-merging everything might not make sense, especially if you’re not ready to bring in all the changes. This is where the concept of cherry-picking comes in—a […]...
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How to Increment a Variable in Bash (Step-by-Step)

Working with variables in Bash scripting is a common task for both novice and advanced users. One of the most routine operations is incrementing the value of a variable—a critical step for tasks like loop control, counting iterations, or managing indices in scripts. TL;DR: In Bash, incrementing a variable can be accomplished in several ways […]...