Dotfiles: Configuration Files
What are dotfiles and why should I care? After using your system for a while, you will likely change settings everywhere: On your desktop environment, different programs, and even create scripts to automate your work. Most of these configurations are saved in your $HOME directory, in the form of .app_name. These files begin with a dot (making them ‘hidden’), hence the name dotfiles. Some apps (like most browsers) are able to sync settings between different devices, but most programs can’t....