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How to Use Command Line - Basic Tutorial

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Overview

Learn the fundamentals of command line usage in this comprehensive tutorial video featuring pro developer Michael. Explore essential topics including the purpose and importance of command line interfaces, navigating file systems, executing scripts, and understanding key differences between Linux and Windows CLI. Discover practical applications such as debugging, file management, and automation while gaining insights into popular tools like Vim, Hyper, and Bash. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their command line skills across various platforms.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- What is command line and why should I care?
- What platform are we using for this tutorial?
- Would you recommend learning Vim when working with the command line?
- How can we create our own commands that executes some scripts?
- Command line is more useful in linux and more powerful right?
- When is the right time to start learning about command line?
- How often do developers use command line?
- Is command line useful in debugging code?
- How do you open the CLI interface?
- Will Scrimba ever consider adding a backend type career path?
- Do you recommend devs use specialized command line software like Hyper, or just the default terminal?
- Does Scrimba have an interface to execute command line?
- Will I learn something here considering I’m using Windows?
- What is the major difference between Linux CLI vs Windows CLI?
- How can you navigate the file system?
- How do you give executable permissions to files?
- How do you name a folder or file with spaces?
- Does using code as a command to open VS Code require some set up?
- What is ‘cat’ short for?
- What can you automate using today’s lesson?
- What is Bash?
- What is rmdir for?

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