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TaskJuggler 3.8.1 Lessons Learned

Introduction

TaskJuggler is a powerful project management tool that uses a text-based syntax to define project plans, resources, and tasks. While the software is mature and feature-rich, its latest version (3.8.1 as of 2024) has some quirks and compatibility issues, especially with newer Ruby versions. This document shares practical lessons learned while working with TaskJuggler 3.8.1.

Basic Project Structure

TaskJuggler 3 has a specific file structure and syntax that differs significantly from version 2. Here's the basic structure of a TaskJuggler 3 project file:

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using System;

public class HelloWorld
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Hello, MSBuild!");
    }
}

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Force Delete Files/Folders on Windows with IObit Unlocker and a CMD Batch Script

This Gist shares how to install IObit Unlocker using Chocolatey and use a CMD batch script to force delete stubborn files or folders on Windows, including a verification step. This was tested on a minimal Windows 10 setup (Tiny10) on April 14, 2025.

Step 1: Install IObit Unlocker via Chocolatey

1. Ensure Chocolatey is installed:

   choco --version

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# Complete Winget Installer for Tiny10/LTSC
# Run as Administrator
# Created on: April 10, 2025

# Ensure we're running with admin rights
if (-not ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal][Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]"Administrator")) {
    Write-Host "This script requires administrative privileges. Please run as Administrator." -ForegroundColor Red
    exit 1
}

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Resolving Internet Connectivity in a Hyper‑V Virtual Machine

Short Description:
Fixed Hyper‑V VM connectivity by creating an external virtual switch.

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Overview

I was experiencing a loss of Internet connectivity in a Windows virtual machine running on Hyper‑V. Although the VM received an IP address via the Default Switch, it could not reach the Internet—the gateway (172.29.128.1), external IP addresses (e.g., 8.8.8.8), or HTTPS endpoints were unreachable.

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Building Goose for Windows

This guide will help you build and run the Goose AI chat UI on Windows.

Prerequisites

You'll need the following tools installed on your Windows machine:

1. Rust - Install via one of these methods:

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Hunspell Installer for Python on Windows

This script automatically installs the Python hunspell package on Windows by setting up the necessary environment.

What this script does

1. Checks for and installs vcpkg if not present
2. Installs hunspell C++ library using vcpkg
3. Creates a virtual drive and directory structure expected by the hunspell Python package
4. Copies required header and library files to the expected locations

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git-smart-move.ps1

A cross-platform PowerShell script that intelligently detects moved/renamed files in Git repositories and preserves their history using git-filter-repo.

⚠️ WARNING: This script is experimental and has not been thoroughly tested in production environments. Use at your own risk. Make sure to have backups before running it on your repository.

Requirements

• PowerShell Core (Windows/Linux/macOS)
• Git
• git-filter-repo (pip install git-filter-repo)

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@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

if "%1"=="" (
    echo Usage: git_move_files.bat [RepositoryPath]
    exit /b 1
)

set "repo_path=%1"
cd /d "%repo_path%" || (

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@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
:: Check if the SVN directory path is provided
if "%1"=="" (
    echo Please provide the path to the SVN repository.
    echo Usage: %~nx0 path\to\svn\repository
    exit /b 1
)
:: Initialize variables
set repo_path=%1