What Is Dotfiles?
Personal configuration files (like .bashrc, .gitconfig, .vimrc) that developers use to customize their shell, editor, and tools.
Definition
Personal configuration files (like .bashrc, .gitconfig, .vimrc) that developers use to customize their shell, editor, and tools.
CDE platforms allow developers to automatically apply their dotfiles repository to every new workspace, preserving personal preferences and shortcuts across ephemeral environments.
Where This Fits
This term is covered in depth on DevContainers Guide.
Guide to DevContainers: Configure devcontainer.json, Docker Compose, VS Code, JetBrains, Zed, AI agent workspaces, and GitHub Codespaces.