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LinkedIn Learning

Learning Zsh

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to work with the Z-Shell, or Zsh, a powerful shell that helps you get your command-line tasks done quickly and effectively.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Introducing Zsh
1. Zsh Foundations
  • Installation and initial configuration
  • Using Zsh as your primary shell
  • Environment and options
  • Aliases and reserved words
  • Functions
  • Builtins and commands
  • Finding help
2. Using Zsh
  • Autocd and cd shorthand
  • Directory stack and user dirs
  • Finding files and commands
  • Autocompletion
  • Redirection and multios
  • Command history
  • History shell variables
  • Expansions
  • Renaming files with zmv
  • Scripting
3. Customizing Zsh
  • Configuration files
  • Customizing the prompt
  • Using the Oh-My-Zsh configuration manager
  • Using Powerline themes
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Scott Simpson

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