Speakers: Anthony Reimer
Level: Intermediate, Lecture
Excerpt: If you’ve used AutoPkg for any amount of time, you’ll know that it is both simple and deep, especially if you start writing your own recipes. This session will share some tips and tricks, both conceptual and technical, that I have learned from the maintainers of the AutoPkg project. The diverse range of topics will include creative uses of input variables, categories of recipes, customizing your text editor for writing recipes, and even Pull Request tips. Come explore the wisdom of those who know AutoPkg best!
Description: If you’ve used AutoPkg for any amount of time, you’ll know that it is both simple and deep, especially if you start writing your own recipes. This session will share some tips and tricks, both conceptual and technical, that I have learned from the maintainers of the AutoPkg project. The diverse range of topics will include creative uses of input variables, categories of recipes, customizing your text editor for writing recipes, and even Pull Request tips. Come explore the wisdom of those who know AutoPkg best! Note: If you are new to AutoPkg, you may get more out of the session if you watch Greg Neagle’s “AutoPkg 2020” session from MacSysAdmin 2019 prior to attending, as it provides an excellent foundation on AutoPkg.
About the speaker
Anthony Reimer (Twitter: @AnthonyReimer) – Head Technician, Integrated Arts Media Labs – University of Calgary
Anthony has been the Head Technician of the IAML at the University of Calgary since 1996, supporting work with Macs and other digital technology in Music, Art, Drama and Dance. He has given presentations on technology to artists and non-artists alike at major conferences like this one, MacTech, MacAD.UK, and MacIT. He is one of the founding organizers of the MacDeployment Conference and meetups in Calgary. When he’s not busy being a Mac Admin, Anthony conducts Foothills Concert Band and is an avid curler.