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Making vanilla web-fontend (project with lit, web component) secured (discussions with chatGpt)

Query: I wn complete seperate .css/.scss and .html template file for my webcomponent.js like in angular. But with complete security. In lit. Use any js lib like domPurify, etc. But I wan complete safety. How? ChatGPT said: Thought for 16s Totally doable. Here’s a secure Lit setup with fully separate .html + .scss files , sanitized with DOMPurify , and rendered into the Shadow DOM without sacrificing performance. Folder layout src / lib/ safe- html .js components/ app-shell .html app-shell .scss app-shell .js 1) Install deps npm i dompurify npm i -D sass Vite will compile .scss . We’ll import the compiled CSS as text and attach it via adoptedStyleSheets (fast + memory-friendly). 2) app-shell.html (pure template file) Put your Carbon UI Shell markup here (no scripts). Example stub: < cds-header aria-label = "My App" > < cds-header-name prefix = "IBM" >[Platform] </ cds-header-name > < cds-header-glo...
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Ubuntu: Path of default software, user installed software (discussion with chatGpt)

Query:
In ubuntu system software in in /usr/bin & my installed software shd be in /usr/local or /opt?

ChatGPT said:

Exactly — on a standard Ubuntu system, there’s a clear distinction between system-managed software and locally-installed/custom software:

1️⃣ System software (/usr/bin, /bin, /usr/sbin, etc.)

  • Installed via package manager (apt, snap, dpkg).

  • Examples: /usr/bin/vim.basic, /usr/bin/python3, /usr/bin/ls

  • Managed by Ubuntu, updated automatically via apt upgrade.

  • You should not manually overwrite these files; doing so can break system tools.

2️⃣ Locally-installed/custom software (/usr/local)

  • /usr/local/bin, /usr/local/lib, /usr/local/share

  • Purpose: software compiled from source or manually installed by the admin.

  • Examples: your compiled Vim, custom Python, node, Go, etc.

  • Safe because it does not conflict with system-managed software.

  • Usually you just adjust your PATH to prioritize /usr/local/bin.

3️⃣ Optional: /opt

  • /opt is for self-contained software packages or apps that are distributed as a whole (e.g., Google Chrome, JetBrains IDEs).

  • Typically used when software is not meant to integrate with the system bin/lib paths.

  • Example: /opt/intellij-idea, /opt/google/chrome.

  • You can add /opt/<software>/bin to your PATH if you want to run it easily.

✅ Summary

DirectoryPurpose
/usr/binSystem software via package manager (don’t touch manually)
/usr/local/binLocally compiled or manually installed software (your Vim goes here)
/optSelf-contained software packages (optional, less common for command-line tools)

Rule of thumb:

  • System software → /usr/bin

  • Custom/compiled software → /usr/local

  • Big self-contained apps → /opt

If you want, I can outline a clean Ubuntu directory layout for all your custom dev tools (Vim, Python, Go, Node, LSP servers, etc.) to avoid conflicts with system software.

Do you want me to do that?

You said:
yes please
ChatGPT said:

Perfect — here’s a clean, practical layout for Ubuntu to install your custom developer tools (like Vim, language servers, Python, Node, Go, etc.) without interfering with system software. This keeps everything organized, avoids apt conflicts, and makes upgrades simple.

1️⃣ Standard directories to use

PurposeRecommended DirectoryNotes
Custom binaries / compiled tools/usr/local/bine.g., Vim, custom Python, compiled Go binaries. Add to PATH.
Custom libraries/usr/local/libNeeded if some binaries require shared libraries.
Config/data for local tools/usr/local/sharee.g., Vim runtime files, man pages.
Self-contained packages/opt/<package>e.g., JetBrains IDEs, Google Chrome, Node.js tarballs. Add /opt/<package>/bin to PATH.
User-specific scripts/tools~/binQuick scripts only for your user. Add ~/bin to PATH.
Language servers/usr/local/bin or /opt/lsp/<language>/bine.g., clangd, pyright, jdtls. Keep in PATH for Vim to find.

2️⃣ Recommended PATH order

export PATH=~/bin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/opt/bin:$PATH

  • This prioritizes your custom tools over system binaries when you type a command.

  • System binaries (/usr/bin, /bin) are used only if no custom binary exists.

3️⃣ Example layout for a Vim + Lua + LSP setup

/usr/local/
├── bin/
│   ├── vim            # custom compiled Vim
│   ├── clangd         # C/C++ LSP server
│   ├── pyright         # Node-free Python LSP server if installed via pipx
│   └── jdtls           # Java LSP server
├── lib/
│   └── lua/5.3/        # Lua libraries
├── share/
│   └── vim/
│       ├── runtime/    # Vim runtime files
│       └── plugin/
/opt/
├── node-lts/
│   └── bin/
│       └── node       # optional Node.js for non-Lua tools
├── jetbrains-idea/
│   └── bin/

  • This layout keeps system /usr/bin untouched.

  • Easy to update: remove /usr/local/bin/vim and reinstall without touching system Vim.

4️⃣ Installing LSP servers

  • clangd (C/C++) → /usr/local/bin/clangd via apt or compiled.

  • Python → install python-lsp-server using pip into ~/.local/bin or /usr/local/bin.

  • Java → jdtls in /usr/local/bin or /opt/jdtls/bin.

  • JSON → vscode-json-languageserver via npm, optionally in /opt/node/bin if using Node.js.

Add all to PATH:

export PATH=/usr/local/bin:/opt/node/bin:$PATH

5️⃣ User-level scripts/tools

  • Keep small helper scripts in ~/bin.

  • Add to PATH:

mkdir -p ~/bin
echo 'export PATH=~/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

✅ Advantages of this layout

  1. No conflict with system Vim or Python.

  2. Easily upgrade or remove your custom tools.

  3. Clean separation between system-managed and user-managed software.

  4. Portable — you can copy /usr/local/bin or /opt to another machine.

  5. Works perfectly for Vim + Lua + LSP setup, including system clipboard, language servers, and custom binaries.

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