sb2nov/mac-setup

This project is a step-by-step guide for setting up a complete programming environment on a new Mac. It walks through configuring Git with identity and credential caching, installing and managing software through the Homebrew package manager, and customizing the terminal with Oh My Zsh, fuzzy finders, and keyboard shortcuts. The guide also covers setting up JetBrains IDEs with shared key mappings and plugins, and installing development language runtimes for Node, Python, C++, Ruby, Go, and Java.

The guide differentiates itself by providing a structured onboarding checklist that covers the full developer setup process, from system preferences to IDE configuration. It includes specific instructions for generating project-specific and global gitignore files, configuring Touch ID for sudo authentication, and installing Quick Look plugins for file previews. The documentation also addresses installing Docker on macOS, setting up a LaTeX distribution, and managing multiple Java SDKs through a command-line interface.

The broader capability surface includes installing daily-use applications, configuring shell paths for installed programs, and setting up command-line tools like a fuzzy finder and Emacs text editor. The guide also covers searching files by pattern, limiting directory tree depth, and navigating text with keyboard shortcuts for efficient terminal use.