A Better, or Perhaps an Infinite History of Commands in Bash?

The article on Soberkoder discusses the limitations of the default command history in Bash and how to overcome them. By default, Bash only remembers up to 500 commands, which can be insufficient for users who frequently utilize the terminal. The author presents several methods to increase this limit, allowing users to store more commands for easier retrieval later on. Specifically, it highlights modifying the ~/.bashrc configuration file and utilizing variables like HISTSIZE, HISTFILESIZE, and HISTCONTROL. By making these adjustments, users can effectively manage their command histories. The piece also includes examples and tips, making it a practical guide that will certainly benefit many developers and system administrators.