That is just a very quick tip how to get git branch name into the prompt. Friend of mine pointed me to this neat little trick just last week and i thought its pretty neat so i am sharing it.

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Unfortunately i have to support PHP 5.2 and i also need to run my Mac in 32 bit mode as my VPN client does not support 64 bit :(

This causes quite a lot of hassle as PHP 5.2 is less and less supported by frameworks, extensions etc. It is also waste of time as i have to manually build stuff instead of using regular packages, ports etc.

Here is a quick step by step guide on how to get mongodb and PHP5.2 mongo pecl extension going on your MacOSX in 32bit mode!

NOTE: 32 bit mongodb binaries have 2GB address space limit so you wont be able to process too much on your laptop. You will still be able to code and connect to remote instances just fine.

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I have said it already and ill say it again, i really dont like Mac. I cant figure out why some people insist its so cool.

Any way, as always i have to develop in different environment than run the live apps. I develop on mac and im using xamp as everyone else does in the team. From time to time we need some new module or some module is outdated or something and we have to compile stuff manually. Its real hassle.

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First of all lets make it clear, memcahced on mac? why bother?! Well i have to work on mac at work so i dont really have a choice. I assume if you are interested in that hint you are in same situation. Personally i think its just pain that i dont work on debian but any way.

If you need memcached running locally on mac download sources of libevent from lib event site. Then follow typical procedure of compilation and installation:

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