Pros of alrra/dotfiles

• More comprehensive documentation and setup instructions
• Includes a wider range of configuration files for various tools and applications
• Provides a modular structure, making it easier to customize and adapt

Cons of alrra/dotfiles

• Less focus on container-specific configurations
• May be overwhelming for users looking for a simpler setup
• Fewer security-focused configurations compared to jessfraz/dotfiles

Code Comparison

dotfiles:

# jessfraz/dotfiles
alias dockercleancontainers="docker container rm $(docker container ls -aq)"

# alrra/dotfiles
alias dc="docker-compose"
alias dcu="docker-compose up"
alias dcd="docker-compose down"

jessfraz/dotfiles focuses on more specific Docker cleanup commands, while alrra/dotfiles provides general Docker Compose aliases for common operations.

Both repositories offer valuable dotfiles configurations, but they cater to different user preferences and needs. jessfraz/dotfiles is more focused on container-centric workflows and security, while alrra/dotfiles provides a broader range of configurations and is more accessible to users with diverse needs. The choice between the two depends on individual requirements and the level of customization desired.

Pros of awesome-dotfiles

• Comprehensive collection of dotfiles resources and tools
• Community-driven with contributions from many users
• Includes categorized lists for easy navigation

Cons of awesome-dotfiles

• Not a personal dotfiles repository, lacks direct implementation examples
• May be overwhelming for beginners due to the large number of options
• Requires more effort to set up a personalized dotfiles system

Code comparison

dotfiles:

#!/bin/bash
set -e
set -o pipefail

# install homebrew
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

awesome-dotfiles:

## Tools

- [Dotbot](https://github.com/anishathalye/dotbot) - A tool that bootstraps your dotfiles
- [rcm](https://github.com/thoughtbot/rcm) - rc file (dotfile) management
- [homeshick](https://github.com/andsens/homeshick) - Git dotfile synchronizer written in Bash

Summary

dotfiles is a personal dotfiles repository with ready-to-use configurations, while awesome-dotfiles is a curated list of dotfiles-related resources. dotfiles provides a more hands-on approach with direct implementation, whereas awesome-dotfiles offers a broader overview of available tools and techniques for managing dotfiles. The choice between the two depends on whether you prefer a pre-configured setup or want to explore various options before creating your own dotfiles system.