changing mingw' startup directory or creating mingw symlinks
this is the simplest way, I think:
open the shell
vim .profile (ESC / i to enter insert mode)
#!/bin/bash
cd /c/Users/jbr
(ESC / wq to write and close editor)
test the .profile bash file: source .profile
close and reopen the shell.
Enjoy, Fabar
If anyone else finds this post looking for an answer, what worked for me was
- Create shortcut if one doesn't already exist. Could be on your desktop or taskbar.
- Right click >> Properties >> and change the Start in: value.
- Use the shortcut and instantly start in your project directory.
I have several shortcuts for various projects in a line on my Desktop so I can quickly start a terminal in each of those directories and get right to work!