Learn Shells and Terminals

Overview

So many developers go years before understanding the basics of shells, terminals, and Linux (or more generally Unix-like systems). Here you'll learn to navigate files and directories, install dependencies, configure your PATH, and use powerful CLI tools like grep, find, and pipes. Never fear the command line again, make it fear you.

Syllabus

Terminals and Shells
- Learn how to use a CLI, and why text-based interfaces are so powerful.
Filesystems
- Learn how to navigate a filesystem, and how to create, move, and delete files and directories.
Permissions
- Learn how to use permissions to control access to files and directories.
Programs
- Learn the ins and outs of executing programs and how to connect them in modular pipelines.
Packages
- Learn how to use package managers like Homebrew, APT and Webi to install and manage software, and set up your development environment.