Things to backup when reinstalling Ubuntu OS

backup.md

• all dot folders and folders in home dir
• .zshrc
• .tmux.conf
• .vimrc
• apt packages (backup & restore: apt-clone) ref: https://www.ostechnix.com/backup-installed-packages-and-restore-them-on-freshly-installed-ubuntu-system/
• brew packages (backup: brew bundle dump, restore: brew bundle) ref: https://tomlankhorst.nl/brew-bundle-restore-backup/
• npm global packages:

# Export
npm list --global --parseable --depth=0 | sed '1d' | awk '{gsub(/\/.*\//,"",$1); print}' > path/to/npmfile

# Import
xargs npm install --global < path/to/npmfile

• python global packages
• golang global packages
• php composer global packages
• vscode setting (use Setting Sync Extension)