The article reflects on the author's journey with the Rust programming language and draws parallels to the emerging version control system, jj. The author discusses the factors that contribute to the success of programming languages and software projects, emphasizing market fit, team support, and user base development.

The article introduces "The Missing Semester of Your CS Education," a course designed to teach essential tools and skills that are often overlooked in computer science curricula, such as command-line proficiency, text editing, and version control. The course aims to enhance students' efficiency and problem-solving abilities by mastering these practical tools. Lecture recordings and additional resources are available online for broader accessibility.

The article explains how to set up and use a git server for managing code repositories with SSH access. It covers cloning repositories, configuring push permissions, and automating updates with git hooks, ultimately highlighting the benefits of local development and version control for blogging and other projects.