Why "alias" is my last resort for aliases
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I prefer scripts to real aliases when defining a custom command.

I’ve done something similiar to this over the years for organization purposes and not having to change much between shells except add a path. You can also add cases that check your shell and do something slightly different if needed.

  • exuEnglish
    7•21 hours ago

    I still write most scripts for bash, but for interactive use fish is just so much better out of the box.

    • @nyckiEnglish
      3•19 hours ago

      this is my sticking point with fish. I still need to know bash for writing portable scripts, so its hard to justify scripting in fish.

      • @[email protected]
        1•3 hours ago

        that’s actually a really good argument for not using either.

        Taking a step back discussing shells seems like a never ending hell loop.

        Sometimes the only way to win is not to play the game.

        Use python and stop being stuck in the distant past.