explaining the dwm source code! + my build, and patching

Timestamps and link to my build below. This is an explanation, in simple terms, of the *key areas and concepts within dwm's source code* (ie. how an X11 window manager works), as well as *a guide to patching* and resolving patch conflicts with Suckless' dwm (dynamic window manager).

(yes, I started learning C. if I explained anything poorly or incorrectly let me know - I'll put a pinned comment with any further explanation/corrections if needed!)

0:00 .
0:39 dwm file structure
1:10 dwm.c - key parts and walkthrough
15:18 how to patch dwm, resolving patch conflicts, patch order

wallpaper photo is my own

[ProVrakian]

I respect your use of a mouse while using dwm, on arch, and viewing code in nvim.

Rebel status: high

[Doobie]

Dont even use this software, i think i like people who deep-dive into a subject they are passionate about.And your videos are natural and fluid.Refreshing on youtube.

[pixelneckgeek]

Please never change your ways in favor of possible monetization, bread. You give lots of people so much with how you're doing what you're doing, I think you can't even imagine.

[kaiowasdeath]

Stay the way you are. You are filling the void that Luke Smith left in our hearts in such a warming way. Your content sparks the maximum amount of joy. Keep on keeping on! ❤

[peterjansen]

The reasons why I chose dwm: fast running code (minimalistic C), integrated panel and systemtray, the ability to combine workspaces, patchability. If I miss a feature then I can simply add it. Downside: some games are so broken with the used display mode that you can't leave the game without it crashing, in that case you need to either stay in the game or have an emergency floating environment.

[Irmoktran]

I wish we have more people doing top notch content like yours with such dedication! Being an old dog on Linux is nice to still be able to learn new tricks from someone young and full of passion! 😊🎉❤ 7:22 7:23

[kamertonaudiophileplayer]

It's a wonderful introduction in this small Linux/BSD utility.

[pip]

Nice coincidence, I just built up mine last night. DWM/DWL inspired me to learn C in the first place which I've been doing over the past couple months or so.

[mostrealtutu]

title: breading down breads dwm build :P

[PixelBoar]

Bread, I am following many LinuxTubers but you got hands down the best setup I've seen out of all of them. I really want to get into DWM and minimalism as a whole but I think it might be too advanced for me, I have little to no knowledge of C, when I see what you got going on that is exactly how I'd want my system to be and look.

[rogo]

I added a function that switches to the previously focused window and, if it's a floating window, brings it to the top of the stack so it would be drawn on top. There was some issues due to some existing code basically assuming nobody would track focus of the window, and I needed to change a little stack logic to do exactly that. I don't remember already how I made tiled windows not to shuffle around while moving floating windows to the top, but it works beautifully.

[jasonzondor]

Thank you for this video and the work you've shared. Do you see yourself switching to dwl / wayland? I tried using dwm on my laptop, but since xorg doesn't handle fractional scaling (Hight DPI) very well, I'm going to give dwl a shot. I've used Hyprland in the past, but it's just too much eye candy for me.

[ilivy.Sb]

What fantastic content you create on your channel!
You are definitely a win-win content creator if you love deeper explanations on the subjects you are passionate about 💜☺️

[MeriaDuck]

Thank you so much for this! 30 years of linux in all shapes and variants. Customizing is so much fun! I LOVE pywal so much, a thing I never would've known if it weren't four you.

[jacobwerner]

i ended up back on dwm after a few month experiment with a headless system. i like how suckless usually uses c.

[sohl]

Nice job on this walkthrough! I want to try dwm someday.

[softwarelivre]

Really nice and informative, thanks!

Would be interesting to see a video like this about some simple wlroots compositor (not wlroots itself, although that would also be pretty interesting).

[smmch]

nice, I haven't tried dwm but this was an interesting run through. Thanks for the video! :)

[axh]

"config.def.h" is the default configuration. "config.h" is for your specific configuration.

[mmmmfh]

waow! it's literally bread in dwm!