The “gcc” command is a widely used compiler for the C and C++ programming languages. It is an essential tool in software development that allows developers to transform human-readable C and C++ source code into executable programs. “gcc” performs several steps in this process, including preprocessing, compilation, assembly, and linking. Here’s a breakdown of the […]
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gcalcli: Command-line tool to interact with Google Calendar
“gcalcli” is a command-line tool specifically designed to interact with Google Calendar. It allows users to access and manage their Google Calendar events and appointments directly from the command line interface. When launched for the first time, “gcalcli” initiates the process of authorizing access to the user’s Google Calendar data via the Google API. Here […]
gcal: Displays calendar
GNU Gcal is a command-line utility developed by the GNU Project, which is known for creating free and open-source software. The “gcal” utility is part of the GNU Project and is designed to display and calculate calendars from the command line. Here are some additional details about the “gcal” utility as provided on the GNU […]
gatsby: Static site generator for React
Gatsby is a popular open-source static site generator specifically designed for building fast, scalable, and modern websites using React, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It provides developers with a powerful framework and toolset to create static websites that are highly performant and optimized for search engines. Here are some key points to elaborate […]
ganache-cli: Command-line version of Ganache, your personal blockchain for Ethereum development
Ganache-cli is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that serves as a local personal blockchain for Ethereum development purposes. It is a part of the Ganache suite of tools, which are specifically designed to facilitate Ethereum blockchain development and testing. The Ethereum blockchain is a decentralized platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts […]
gacutil: Global Assembly Cache (CAG) management utility
The gacutil command is a utility provided by Microsoft as part of the .NET Framework SDK (Software Development Kit). It is used to manage the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) on Windows systems. The Global Assembly Cache (GAC) is a central repository for storing and managing shared .NET assemblies. Assemblies are the building blocks of .NET […]
g++: Compiles C++ source files
The g++ command is a widely used compiler for the C++ programming language. It is a part of the GCC (GNU Compiler Collection), which is a suite of compilers developed by the Free Software Foundation (FSF). The GCC is a powerful and popular compiler toolchain that supports multiple programming languages, including C, C++, Ada, Fortran, […]
fzf: Command-line fuzzy finder
fzf is a powerful command-line fuzzy finder that offers an efficient and intuitive way to search for files, directories, and other text-based content. It is designed to quickly locate desired items by matching patterns and providing interactive selection capabilities, making it similar to the popular utility “sk.” The primary purpose of fzf is to simplify […]
fusermount: Mount and unmount FUSE filesystems
fusermount is a command-line tool that enables users to mount and unmount FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace) filesystems. It provides a convenient and efficient way to integrate and interact with user-defined filesystems within the operating system. The main purpose of fusermount is to allow users to mount FUSE filesystems, which are filesystems implemented in userspace rather […]
funzip: Print the content of the first (non-directory) member in an archive without extraction
funzip is a command-line utility that allows users to view the contents of the first non-directory member in an archive without extracting it. It provides a convenient and efficient way to examine the content of compressed files without the need for full extraction. The primary purpose of funzip is to extract and display the content […]