vamseeachanta Portable Baseline Configuration Pattern
When managing configuration across multiple machines/environments, distinguish between portable baseline settings (safe on any system) and machine-specific wiring (hooks, plugins, paths). Store the portable baseline in a template file that can be version-controlled and reused, while keeping environment-specific configuration separate. Use canonical portable resolution patterns (e.g., command -v python3 || command -v py) rather than hardcoded paths or assumptions about tool availability.