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How to get typer to show help by default

Jan 10, 2024 2 minute read #typer, #python, #cli, #quick-tips

I love using typer for creating CLI tools in Python. It makes creating complex trees of subcommands really straightforward.
How to merge Kubernetes kubectl config files

Oct 15, 2019 1 minute read #kubernetes, #cli, #tips

Sometimes when working with a new Kubernetes cluster you will be given a config file to use when authenticating with the cluster. This file should be placed at ~/.kube/config. However you may already have an existing config file at that location and you need to merge them together.
Why is there no space in the MySQL password parameter?

May 31, 2013 2 minute read #cli, #command-line, #database, #mysql, #terminal

After troubleshooting a MySQL issue with a colleague we began discussing a “feature” of the MySQL command line which insists that you don’t put a space in the password parameter when using the short parameter. We both felt that it was rather inconsistent to allow the usage of -h hostname or -u username but insist on -ppassword instead of -p password. You can of course use the full parameter --password=password but as most people use the shorthand commands it just seems slightly unintuitive.

How to get typer to show help by default