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submitted 2 weeks ago by ruffsl@programming.dev to c/linux@programming.dev

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Didn't know about auto populating search queries, abbreviations, string scripting, and using private mode.

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[–] Laser@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Same, but I don't think it was ever intended differently; I mean the word interactive is literally in the name. If you want portable scripts, use bash. For simple helpers, quickly define a function. If you feel your script becomes too long, use Python.

[–] SinTan1729@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Agree, although I've recently replaced the python usecase with Go. Almost as easy to write, but much faster and safer.

[–] UndercoverUlrikHD@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How is Go safer?

[–] SinTan1729@programming.dev 2 points 1 week ago

Well, it's statically typed, and it's memory safe. (There can be some race conditions during concurrent execution, but that's not relevant for simple scripts.)

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