Overview
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Embark on a comprehensive 5-hour course exploring the 50 most popular Linux and terminal commands. Master essential UNIX environment skills applicable to Linux, macOS, and WSL. Dive into topics ranging from basic command line usage to advanced concepts like file permissions and process management. Learn to navigate directories, manipulate files, manage processes, compress data, and customize your terminal experience. Gain practical knowledge through hands-on examples and detailed explanations of each command's functionality. By the end of this course, develop a strong foundation in command line operations, enhancing your efficiency and productivity as a developer or system administrator.
Syllabus
Introduction.
Why use the command line?.
The world of operating systems.
What is Linux?.
Shells and Bash.
Setup For Linux Users.
Setup For Mac Users.
Setup For Windows (WSL).
Using The Terminal.
whoami.
man.
clear.
intro to options.
pwd.
ls.
cd.
mkdir.
touch.
rmdir.
rm.
open.
mv.
cp.
head.
tail.
date.
redirecting standard output.
cat.
less.
echo.
wc.
piping.
sort.
uniq.
expansions.
diff.
find.
grep.
du.
df.
history.
ps.
top.
kill.
killall.
jobs, bg, and fg.
gzip.
gunzip.
tar.
nano.
alias.
xargs.
ln.
who.
su.
sudo.
passwd.
chown.
Understanding permissions.
chmod.
Taught by
freeCodeCamp.org