bacon
BASIC to C++ transpiler and compiler
TLDR
Run cargo check whenever a change is detected in the current directory
Run cargo test whenever a change is detected in the given directory
Run cargo check against all targets whenever a change is detected in the current directory
Run a specific job whenever a change is detected in the current directory
List all currently available jobs
Initialize a bacon.toml configuration file in the current directory
SYNOPSIS
bacon [OPTIONS]
bacon [-n <count>] [-s] [-f <file>] [-h]
PARAMETERS
-n <count>
Specifies the number of times 'bacon' should be outputted. If omitted, it typically outputs once.
-s
Adds a 'sizzling' effect or related text to the output, for extra culinary flair.
-f <file>
Redirects the output of 'bacon' into the specified file instead of standard output.
-h
Displays a brief help message detailing the command's usage and available options.
DESCRIPTION
The 'bacon' command is not a standard or widely recognized utility found in most Linux distributions. Unlike core system commands, it does not ship with the operating system and is not part of the GNU Core Utilities or other common software packages. Instead, it is primarily encountered as a
custom script or alias created by users for humorous purposes, a simple programming exercise, or a demonstration of basic shell scripting capabilities.
If it were to exist as a commonly adopted command, a typical 'bacon' implementation would simply output the word 'bacon' to the standard output, often with additional options. These might include controlling the quantity of 'bacon' output or adding simulated 'sizzling' effects. It serves no critical system function but can be a lighthearted and personalized addition to a user's shell environment.
CAVEATS
The 'bacon' command is not pre-installed on Linux systems and must be manually created by the user. Its functionality and options are entirely dependent on how the user implements it, meaning its behavior can vary widely or it might not exist at all on a given system.
HISTORY
The 'bacon' command lacks a formal development history as a standard Unix or Linux utility. Its prevalence stems from its use as a common example in introductory scripting tutorials or as a personal, humorous addition to shell environments. It embodies the flexibility of the Linux command line, where users can easily define their own commands for specific, often whimsical, purposes. Its 'development' is decentralized, occurring whenever a user decides to create a simple script by that name.
