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What is the default value of the strip parameter in the Homebrew patch method?
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:p1
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In Homebrew, what flag would you use if you want to create a formula with a template for a Rust build?
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--rust
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Which instance attribute in the Cask class constructor is related to managing the reuse of tokens in the Homebrew version outlined?
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@allow_reassignment
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When using the `installer script:` stanza in Homebrew, which key specifies the path to the install script that will be run?
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executable:
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What is the recommended prefix for installing Homebrew on a macOS Intel system?
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/usr/local
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What factors should be ensured before running the `brew release` command for creating a new Homebrew release in Homebrew version 1.0.0?
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- No code changes for at least 4 hours.
- A completed Homebrew/homebrew-core pull request CI job.
- Clear state of Homebrew/brew `master` CI job.
- Confidence in no major regressions on `master`.
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What command option in Homebrew allows a user to display the current state of developer mode?
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`brew developer state`
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What Homebrew command option is used to search descriptions using a regular expression just for text?
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`-d`, `--description`
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What type of return value does the `deprecated?` method in the Homebrew private API have?
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Boolean
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Which Homebrew method assigns a Boolean value based on whether it was loaded from an API?
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loaded_from_api?
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Which method defined in the Homebrew/brew repository returns a Boolean value and occurs on line 124 of the 'cask/cask.rbi' file?
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livecheck_defined?
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Which Homebrew method identifies if a formula has OS/arch-specific constraints like `on_macos` or `on_arm`?
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on_system_blocks_exist?
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What Homebrew method is deprecated for checking if a `livecheck` specification is defined, and what should be used instead?
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Formula.livecheck_defined?
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What is the common return type for the methods `appcast`, `appdir`, `arch`, and `artifact` in the Homebrew/brew repository private API?
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T.untyped
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Which method is used to specify one or more formulae that conflict with a given formula and indicates why?
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conflicts_with
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What is the default behavior for handling unneeded dependencies in Homebrew 4.3.0, and how can it be changed?
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The default behavior is that `brew cleanup` and `brew uninstall` automatically run `brew autoremove`. It can be changed by setting `HOMEBREW_NO_AUTOREMOVE`.
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What must a formula in the `homebrew/core` repository avoid in order to conform to Homebrew's policy on self-updating tools?
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The self-update functionality should be disabled.
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What is the required condition for building software with Xcode Clang on macOS to ensure it is considered adequately ported for Homebrew?
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Stuff that doesn’t build with the latest, stable Xcode Clang.
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What environment variable should be set for Homebrew to always use the latest stable tag, even after running developer commands?
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HOMEBREW_UPDATE_TO_TAG
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What Homebrew-specific environment variable should be set to use a different SSH configuration file when fetching Git repositories over SSH?
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HOMEBREW_SSH_CONFIG_PATH
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What does the method `tap_git_head` return if a `TapUnavailableError` occurs in Homebrew's Ruby interface?
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nil
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Which organization conducted Homebrew's 2023 security audit?
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Trail of Bits
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What is returned by the method `prefix_linked?` if the keg is not linked in the Homebrew environment?
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false
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How is the installation prefix specified when using the `std_meson_args` method in Homebrew?
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`--prefix=#{prefix}`
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In the configuration of Homebrew formulae, which symbol values are allowed for the `release_mode` parameter in the `std_zig_args` method?
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:fast, :safe, :small
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What does the `active_log_prefix` method return if `active_log_type` evaluates to `nil`?
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""
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What is the defined directory path for installing zsh function files in the Homebrew Formula class?
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share/zsh/site-functions
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What is the return type of the `latest_head_version` method in the Homebrew/brew repository?
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PkgVersion or nil
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In Homebrew Cask, under what condition can a fork replace the main cask despite the original software being discontinued?
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1. The original discontinued software recommends that fork.
2. The fork is overwhelmingly popular and is now the de facto project.
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What option allows ignoring errors when updating PyPI resource blocks for a formula in Homebrew?
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--ignore-errors
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Which option is required to retain the temporary directory when testing a `brew update` with a new repository clone in Homebrew?
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--keep-tmp
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What transformation is applied to the `+` symbol when converting a simplified name to a Homebrew Cask token?
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-plus-
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What does the `fetch` method in Homebrew's `formula.rb` file return?
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Pathname (Pathname class)
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What is the purpose of the `opt_prefix` method in Homebrew?
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A stable path for this formula, when installed.
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In Homebrew's private API, what is the default behavior of the `follow_installed_alias` method regarding outdated formulas?
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True
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What type of value does the `buildpath` method return in the Homebrew private API?
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Pathname, nil
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When should the `GithubLatest` strategy be used in Homebrew livecheck according to the current guidelines?
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`GithubLatest` should only be used if the upstream repository has a “latest” release for a suitable version and either the formula/cask uses a release asset or the `Git` strategy can’t correctly identify the latest release version.
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When should a formula be marked as `keg_only :provided_by_macos` in Homebrew?
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When it comes with macOS.
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What type of URL is required in a livecheck block according to current Homebrew guidelines?
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A URL string or a formula/cask URL symbol (i.e. `:stable`, `:url`, `:head`, `:homepage`).
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What is the preferred message format for a simple version update commit in Homebrew?
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`foobar 7.3`
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What suffix is required for GNU licenses to indicate whether a later version of the license is allowed?
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-or-later
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What is the return type of the `version_scheme` method in Homebrew's formula.rb file?
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Integer
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What does the method `oldnames` return when the formula has no associated tap?
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[]
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Which method in Homebrew's private API can return either a full name with an optional tap for an installed alias or a full name, and is intended only for internal use within the Homebrew/brew repository?
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full_installed_alias_name
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What is the most commonly recommended uninstall technique for Homebrew Casks that use `pkg` or `installer manual:` methods?
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`uninstall pkgutil:`
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Which uninstall key in Homebrew Cask is strongly preferred over using `delete:` and is considered most useful for completely removing a `pkg`?
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pkgutil:
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In Homebrew's `Xml` strategy block, what object type is required to extract version information?
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REXML::Document
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Which method in Homebrew's Cask module requires the `--eval-all` option or the `HOMEBREW_EVAL_ALL` environment variable to be used, and what error is raised if this condition is not met?
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.all(eval_all: false)
ArgumentError
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What phases are supported for network access when using the `allow_network_access!` method in Homebrew?
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:build, :test, :postinstall
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Which method in Homebrew is part of a private API and is intended for use only within the Homebrew/brew repository, especially concerning network access during specific phases?
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allow_network_access!
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What is the return type of the method `ruby_source_checksum` specific to the Homebrew/brew repository?
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Hash{Symbol => String}
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What is the recommended linear algebra library for packages requiring BLAS/LAPACK interfaces in Homebrew, and why is it preferred?
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OpenBLAS
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What Homebrew URL download strategy would you use specifically for handling a Mercurial repository?
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`:hg`
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What DSL method in Homebrew, along with the build number, is used to specify the latest compiler version that causes a package to fail when using Clang, and what should be documented as the reason for this failure?
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`fails_with :clang do; build [build number]; cause "[reason]" end`
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What is the required commit message format for simple version updates in Homebrew?
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`<FORMULA_NAME> <NEW_VERSION>`
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What command should you use to squash new commits into one commit per formula when responding to feedback in Homebrew?
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git rebase --interactive origin/master
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What option allows installing dependencies without installing the main formula in Homebrew?
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--only-dependencies
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What is the purpose of the `--sudo-service-user` flag when running Homebrew services as root on macOS?
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Run the service(s) as a specified user when executed as root on macOS.
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How can you mark an installed Homebrew formula as not installed on request to allow removal by `brew autoremove`?
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`brew tab --no-installed-on-request`
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Which Homebrew option would you use to attempt compiling with a specific compiler executable, such as GCC 9, on macOS?
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--cc
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What option should be used in Homebrew to mark dependencies as build, test, implicit, optional, or recommended in the output?
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`--annotate`
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What information does the Homebrew method `deprecation_reason` return if a formula is not deprecated?
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nil
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What method is delegated to return the deprecation date in Homebrew’s Formula class?
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deprecation_date
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What does “keg-only” mean in the context of Homebrew?
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Installed only into the Cellar, not linked into the default prefix.
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What conditions might prevent Homebrew from using pre-built bottles when installing a formula?
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- `--build-from-source` option is used.
- No bottle available for the current OS version.
- Non-default installation prefix.
- Formula options included in the install command.
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Which version of Homebrew marked the introduction of official support for Linux and Windows 10 with Windows Subsystem for Linux?
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2.0.0
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Which part of the Homebrew private API must be used to change version schemes for packages?
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version_scheme
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In Homebrew's `url` stanza block syntax, what data type should the result be assumed to be?
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String
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What argument does the 'internal_dependencies_hash' method raise an error for if it is unsupported?
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`spec_symbol`
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What restriction is placed on using the `target:` key for cask `app` artifacts regarding aesthetic changes in the Homebrew system?
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Do not use `target:` for aesthetic reasons, like removing version numbers.
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What is the purpose of the `keep_alive` option within the Homebrew service block?
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To keep the process running.
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Which method in Homebrew, a package manager, is deprecated in version 3.6.21 and should be replaced with Go modules?
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go_resource
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What is the return type of the `pinnable?` method defined within Homebrew's private API?
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Boolean
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Which method in Homebrew's private API is associated with determining if an element is pinnable and what is its return type?
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pinnable? ⇒ Boolean
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What happens when an unsupported phase is passed to the `deny_network_access!` method in Homebrew's private API?
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ArgumentError, "Unknown phase: #{phase}"
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What is one responsibility that both the Project Leader and Technical Steering Committee share regarding GitHub operations?
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Performing GitHub admin operations on the Homebrew GitHub organisation.
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What is the default behavior of the `deny_network_access!` method in Homebrew when no phases are specified?
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Denied for all phases.
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What is the purpose of the `.revision` method in Homebrew's `formula.rb` file, and what does it return if no value is set?
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Used for creating new Homebrew versions of software without new upstream versions. Returns `0` if unset.
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What parameter must be added if the hostnames in the `url` and `homepage` stanzas differ when creating a cask for Homebrew?
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verified
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What command hides the beer mug emoji when finishing a build in Homebrew?
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export HOMEBREW_NO_EMOJI=1
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How can you use Homebrew to manage a manually-installed app using the `--cask` and `--adopt` options?
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Run `brew install --cask --adopt <app_name>`.
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What option should be used to create a pull request for a cask update without running any audits or style fixes in the Homebrew system?
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`--no-audit --no-style`
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What is the default behavior of the `revision` method in Homebrew when no value is explicitly set?
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0
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What significant change in Homebrew 4.0.0 has been made to improve the speed of tap updates compared to version 3.6.0?
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Migrating from Git-cloned taps to JSON downloads.
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What is the primary method for installing packages in Homebrew 4.0.0 that differs from the previous process using local taps?
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JSON downloads from formulae.brew.sh.
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What is the line number where the `stage_only` method is defined in the Homebrew/brew repository?
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172
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What is the return type of the method `depends_on_set_in_block?` that is specific to the Homebrew repository and mentioned in the technical reference?
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Boolean
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What is the return type of the Homebrew private API method that provides bottle information for a formula and is specified in the 'formula.rb' file?
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Hash{String => T.untyped}
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In the Homebrew internal API, what error does the `outdated_kegs` method raise if a migration is needed?
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Migrator::MigrationNeededError
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What is indicated by the Homebrew method `pour_bottle?` regarding the formula's support for bottles?
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True
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Under what condition does the `caskfile_only?` method return true?
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When there are any languages or any `Artifact::AbstractFlightBlock` artifacts.
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What condition must be met for a formula in Homebrew to be deprecated instead of disabled using the `disable!` method?
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The date for disabling has not yet passed.
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What significant change specific to Homebrew functions was introduced in version 1.6.0?
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`brew install python` installing Python 3.
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In Homebrew, when using version 3.6.21, which command option allows you to display cache files only for CPU architectures?
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`--arch`
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When using Homebrew version 3.6.21, which command option includes formulae that specify another formula as a `:test` dependency?
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--include-test
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Which symbol is used to indicate that a formula cannot be built from source on any supported macOS version or Linux?
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:does_not_build
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What happens to disabled formulae in `homebrew/core` after they have been disabled for over a year?
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They are automatically removed.
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What command should be executed to link shell completions for external Homebrew commands to the `HOMEBREW_PREFIX`?
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brew completions link
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In configuring `zsh` completions for Homebrew version 4.0.0, what command rebuilds a necessary file to resolve "zsh compinit: insecure directories" warnings?
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chmod -R go-w "$(brew --prefix)/share"
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What potential complications arise from using a non-default installation prefix for Homebrew?
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Building from source is slow, inefficient, buggy, and unsupported; bottles require the default prefix.
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