> From: Discuss [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Alexander Konovalov > Sent: 30 March 2017 21:12 > So, I'd support staying with nano being the 1st choice at least for now. > It is useful at least in the two very relevant contexts that we teach: > when one runs a shell on a remote server and has to edit some file there, > and also when one writes a commit message.
I think that this is an important point: Whatever editor is used in lessons should be an editor that can be configured for git commit messages, otherwise we are asking learners to learn *two* new editors! I would also echo the fact that nano is available practically everywhere, and thus being familiar with it equips somebody with the minimum tools that they will need when logged into a system that they do not usually use, e.g. a computing cluster. It's one of the arguments for why we avoid GUI git clients too. ________________________________ Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt is a leader in ideas and solutions. With campuses and students across the entire globe we span the world, delivering innovation and educational excellence in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences. This email is generated from the Heriot-Watt University Group, which includes: 1. Heriot-Watt University, a Scottish charity registered under number SC000278 2. Edinburgh Business School a Charity Registered in Scotland, SC026900. Edinburgh Business School is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland with registered number SC173556 and registered office at Heriot-Watt University Finance Office, Riccarton, Currie, Midlothian, EH14 4AS 3. Heriot- Watt Services Limited (Oriam), Scotland's national performance centre for sport. Heriot-Watt Services Limited is a private limited company registered is Scotland with registered number SC271030 and registered office at Research & Enterprise Services Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. The contents (including any attachments) are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of its contents is strictly prohibited, and you should please notify the sender immediately and then delete it (including any attachments) from your system. _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.software-carpentry.org/listinfo/discuss
