new-machine-config.md

new machine setup guide

• install:

  • Chrome
  • 1password
  • iTerm
  • homebrew (then brew tap homebrew/dupes)
    • zsh
    • macvim (for vim with ruby for command-t)
    • git
    • openssl
  • rvm, ruby 2.3
  • nvm, node 4.x
  • XCode
  • AWS CLI, AWSEB CLI ( in )
  • Powerfile fonts
  • heroku cli
  • Docker
    • Docker Compose

• configure:

  • iTerm Profile:
    • to use a Powerline Font (Currently using Meslo 11pt M)
    • to open new windows in your current directory (Profile > General > Working Directory)
    • to use solarized colors
      • download solarized
      • color presets > import > solarized light and dark
      • terminal type: xterm-256color
    • bump the minimum contrast a bit
    • configure keys: option <- and option -> to be Esc b and f, respectively (not hex sequences)
  • keyboard:
    • map capslock to ctrl (Keyboard - Modifier Keys)
    • repeat rate (defaults write NSGlobalDomain KeyRepeat -int 2)
  • vim:
    • clone dotvim repo, follow README
  • SSH Key, link to github
  • git:
    • username etc.
    • git config --global pull.rebase true
  • add these to your .zshrc:

alias rake='noglob rake'
alias dc='docker-compose
export PATH="$PATH:~/Library/Python/2.7/bin"