portable-baseline-configuration-pattern

name	portable-baseline-configuration-pattern
description	Separate portable/universal config from machine-specific settings to enable safe template reuse across environments
version	1.0.0
source	auto-extracted
extracted	"2026-04-11T00:00:00.000Z"
metadata	{"tags":["configuration","portability","architecture","multi-environment"]}

Portable Baseline Configuration Pattern

When managing configuration across multiple machines/environments, distinguish between portable baseline settings (safe on any system) and machine-specific wiring (hooks, plugins, paths). Store the portable baseline in a template file that can be version-controlled and reused, while keeping environment-specific configuration separate. Use canonical portable resolution patterns (e.g., command -v python3 || command -v py) rather than hardcoded paths or assumptions about tool availability.