Overview
Alias To Remove Prefixes
In my Vault I sometimes prefix a given components with it’s parent. In those cases where reasonable, add an alias without the prefix.
Write Meaningful Aliases
Only when something can actually be called something else, an alias should be added. Avoid adding an alias because it makes sense to you.
Add Aliases For Search
Aliases are a great way to help you search for stuff. You may forget the name of the tool but not the function.
Take a look at passwd. It has an alias for "passwd" to allow me to use it directly without the context of Linux and it has an alias "Change User Password" for when I’m wondering what the program was that does that.
Use Aliases When A Tool Has A Different Name Or Was Renamed
This one is pretty straightforward.
If a tool ha multiple names or a recent rename has happened, then it’s deserving of an alias to preserve the history.