They call it "jasmine" but it's really Cestrum nocturnum.  It only blooms at night because it is pollinated by moths. ( mariposa in Portuguese ) 

Software 

• Github Desktop – windows only version.
• GAI: how to install github desktop software on ubuntu linux
• GAI: does eclipse ide have features to work with git?

Research Links

• Gabor Szabo Presentation – Open Source Contribution with Focus on PERL and GetHub Use:1-24-2026  – this is what triggered my push to understand how Git version control works.   It's not simply about verion control.   Developers that are not owners of a repository can make a copy and work on an issue and then submit it to the original author to have proposed fixes integrated into their code.  It seems like Brownian motion harnassed and organized to generated code.
• G: how does software development using github work?

Software development using GitHub works by leveraging Git, a distributed version control system, hosted on a web-based platform that adds tools for collaboration, code review, and project management. This system allows multiple developers to work on the same codebase simultaneously without overwriting each other's changes. 

Key Concepts

• Repository (Repo): A centralized storage location for all project files, folders, and their complete revision history.
• Git: An open-source, local version control system that tracks changes, manages different versions, and allows developers to work offline.
• GitHub: The cloud-based hosting platform that stores Git repositories remotely and provides a web interface with additional collaboration features.
• Branching: The practice of creating a separate, parallel line of development to work on new features or bug fixes safely, without affecting the main codebase until the changes are ready.
• Commits: Snapshots of a project at a specific point in time, each with an associated message describing the changes made.
• Pull Requests (PRs): A mechanism for a developer to propose changes from a feature branch to the main branch, allowing for peer review and discussion before integration. 

The Typical GitHub Workflow

The standard process, often referred to as the GitHub flow, involves a series of steps to ensure code quality and seamless collaboration: 

1. Set Up a Repository: A developer creates a new repository on GitHub or clones an existing one to their local machine using the git clone command.
2. Create a Branch: A new branch is created from the main or development branch to isolate the new work. This is typically done with a command like git checkout -b <branch-name>.
3. Make Changes and Commit: The developer works locally, making and saving changes with git add to stage files and git commit to record the changes as a snapshot in their local repository.
4. Push Changes: The developer uploads their local commits to the remote repository on GitHub using the git push command.
5. Open a Pull Request (PR): The developer opens a PR on GitHub to propose merging their changes into the main branch. This initiates a discussion and code review process among team members.
6. Review and Discuss: Other team members review the proposed changes, provide feedback, suggest improvements, and run automated tests using tools like GitHub Actions.
7. Merge: Once the changes are approved and all conflicts (if any) are resolved, the PR is merged into the main branch, integrating the new code into the project. The feature branch is then often deleted. 

This iterative cycle allows teams to manage complexity, track history, and maintain a stable main codebase while experimenting and collaborating efficiently. The process is further enhanced by integrated tools like Issues for task tracking and GitHub Actions for automation (e.g., automated testing and deployment). 

• CodeKloud: How Github works
• YT:  GitHub Tutorial for Beginners (2025)
• YT: GitHub Branches Tutorial (Beginner Friendly)

Links

• Hour 1: Open source contribution – Perl – MIME::Lite – GitHub Actions, test coverage and adding a test
• Hour 2: Open Source contribution – Perl – Tree-STR, JSON-Lines, and Protocol-Sys-Virt – Setup GitHub Actions 
• You can also find on: YTchannel: @CodeMaven

From GS Email – 1/25/2026 – Post Presention Summary

In the first hour I showed some PRs I prepared for MIME::Lite you can watch the video here.

In the second hour we had two pair-programming sessions. In each one a participant was writing the code and I was giving the instructions. Driver-navigator style. Others added valuable comments. This part was also recorded and you can watch it here.

Please follow that channel and "like" the videos. That will help spreading them a bit further.

I've schedule a new event. You can register here.

I also mentioned that in order to make these events sustainable I am looking for corporate sponsors. If you work at a company that uses Perl a lot and you think these sessions are valuable, let's work out a way for them to sponsor the events.

Sponsors will be mentioned on the OSDC web site and in the Perl Weekly. They will also be able to give a list of modules important for them and we'll try to work on those in our sessions.

Research Links

• Precicast Foundry in Sao Jose Brazil

Research Links

• GAI: Ubuntu Linux How to Clone a Disk

To clone a disk in Ubuntu, the most common methods involve booting from a Live USB and using tools like dd (block-level copy) for a direct clone or Clonezilla / Gnome Disks for a more user-friendly, partition-aware process, ensuring the target disk is equal or larger, and being extremely careful with device names (/dev/sda, /dev/sdb) to avoid data loss. 

• GAI: ubuntu linux can I clone from one external disk to another?

Yes, you can easily clone from one external disk to another in Ubuntu using command-line tools like dd or rsync, or dedicated graphical tools like Clonezilla, ensuring you identify source/target drives correctly to avoid data loss, often by booting from a Live USB for system drives. Always double-check drive identifiers and consider post-clone steps like updating UUIDs if you plan to use both drives simultaneously or move the cloned drive to a new system. 

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PERL Code Development Table of Contents TOC

• PERL Code Development Table of Contents TOC
• PageSearch: vJa3xAN
• —–Chapters—–
• PADRE PERL IDE
• What is PERLdancer
• Using Visual Studio Code VSCode IDE with PERL
• Private: Programming PERL – The Camel Book
• Private: Unit 15: Developing and Running PERL on a Web Server
• Private: Unit 15.1: Setting Up Eclipse IDE With PERL to Output to a Browser
• Private: Unit 16: Enabling CGI Common Gateway Interface Script Execution on Apache2 Server
• Private: Unit 25: PERL Based Website was Hacked Via Imagemagick and There Are Long entries of Escaped Hex Codes in a File What did they do?
• Private: Unit 27.1: Using Linux Command Line to use PERL to Write a File or Run a Script
• Private: Unit:31: Importing PERL Project Into Eclipse IDE
• Private: PERL Open Source Scripts
• Mojolicious Perl Web framework

End TOC

Research Links

• GAI: what is perldancer
• Website: perldancer.org
• PERLDancer: Presenting Dancer – slides from Dancer talks around the world

Research Links: VS Code

• YTsearch: perl visual studio code
• YTitem: Perl programming in Visual Studio Code in Linux tutorial – July 2023 – 4ff5d480
• GAI: ubuntu linux how to set up visual studio code to work with perl?

Research Links:  VSCodium

• GAI: what is vscodium
• GAI: does disabling telemetry in visual studio code result in AI being disabled?  – No but…….
• GAI: can I use github copilot with vscodium?  – ….. it becomes a bit of a handjob.

Research Links YT: How To Run Private & Uncensored LLMs Offline | Dolphin Llama 3  

Research Links

• GAI: What is the easiest way to get totally local to my server vectorized search of an offline wordpress blog?

Here is the step-by-step process for the easiest local setup:

1. Set Up Your Local Environment

• Install Local (formerly Local by Flywheel): Download and install Local. This software allows you to run a WordPress site on your laptop without any web connection.
• Import Your Site: Drag and drop your WordPress backup file (.zip from Duplicator, All-in-One Migration, or WP Vivid) onto the Local app to create an offline, local copy. 

2. Implement Local Vector Search

Install a Semantic Search Plugin: Inside your local WordPress dashboard, install a plugin that supports vector embeddings.

• AI Vector Search (Recommended for Easiest): This plugin allows you to run search locally out of the box ("Lite Mode").
• WPSOLR: Good for indexing content locally using Docker containers.
• Vectorize Content: Go to the plugin’s settings and click "Index" or "Re-index." The plugin will convert your post content into vectors (embeddings) and store them in your local MySQL database. 

3. (Optional) Enhance with Local LLM (True Local AI)

To make it "totally local" (meaning no OpenAI API), you can connect the plugin to a local model runner:

• Ollama: Install Ollama on your machine to run open-source models like Llama 3 or Mistral locally.
• Connect Vector Search: Configure the AI Vector Search plugin to use Ollama for generating embeddings instead of an API. 

Summary of Tools

• Environment: Local (LocalWP).
• Plugin: AI Vector Search (Semantic).
• Search Engine: Local MySQL or Dockerized Weaviate/Solr. 

This setup ensures that all your data stays on your machine, no external API calls are made, and your search functionality remains active without internet access.