So let's put it all together. Refer to the Appendix to see the final product, the .tmux.conf file we have built throughout this chapter.

Throughout this chapter, we learned a lot about configuring tmux. Starting with a blank .tmux.conf configuration file, we built up a much larger configuration changing many aspects of our tmux experience.

We altered the look and feel by modifying the status bar, and we learned how to bind keys, including the prefix key. We showed you how to bind multiple commands to a single key binding and how to unbind keys. We learned how to keep the file manageable and well documented by adding comments, and how to bind keys without needing the prefix key. We learned about the different types of options that can be set in the configuration file and some handy configuration tips that probably wouldn't be readily obvious to most readers.

By the end of the chapter, we have built up a very rich sample configuration file, which can be a great starting point for your...