October 2020
Intermediate to advanced
246 pages
5h 12m
English
Overview
Explore how to effectively use Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) to enhance development workflows on Windows 10. This book provides step-by-step explanations, helping you configure WSL, integrate with Visual Studio Code, and work with Linux tools alongside Windows applications. Master the techniques to optimize your development environment and boost your productivity.
What this Book will help me do
- Efficiently install and configure Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) along with your preferred Linux distros.
- Successfully customize the configuration of the new Windows Terminal to enhance your development environment.
- Seamlessly run and test web applications in Linux environments while accessing them from Windows.
- Master interoperability between Linux and Windows, including invoking applications and file systems from either side.
- Implement and work proficiently with Docker and Kubernetes within WSL for streamlined container management.
Author(s)
None Leeks is an experienced developer and technical educator with over a decade of working in hybrid Windows/Linux development environments. Leveraging practical insights, they demystify complex configurations and workflows involved in using WSL effectively. None Leeks aims to empower professionals with actionable techniques for modern development challenges.
Who is it for?
This book is an ideal resource for software developers and IT professionals looking to harness Linux tools within their Windows-based setups. If you're a developer using Windows who needs to integrate Linux-first tools for projects like Ruby or Python, this book guides effectively. Interested in container management or creating cross-platform workflows? This book provides structured, ready-to-apply knowledge.
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