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MacOS Terminal - The Beginners' Guide

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Explore the fundamentals of the macOS Terminal and zsh shell in this comprehensive 31-minute video tutorial. Learn the differences between Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and Command Line Interfaces (CLI), understand the basics of file system navigation, and master essential commands for managing files and directories. Discover how to use pwd, ls, cd, touch, mkdir, rm, cp, and mv commands, as well as how to work with absolute and relative paths. Gain insights into using flags and the "man" command for more advanced operations. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their command-line skills and boost productivity on macOS.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Shell
GUI vs CLI
Mac Terminal & zsh
Finder & Terminal
Root, Users & Home Directory
Print Working Directory & List Items pwd & ls
Change Directory cd, cd .., cd / and cd ~
Absolute vs Relative Paths
Creating Files & Folders touch & mkdir
Removing Files & Folders r & rmdir
Understanding Flags and the "man" Command
Removing Folders Containing Data rm -r
Copying Files & Folders cp
Moving Files & Folders mv
Renaming Files

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Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Аяулым Нурбосын
    Аяулым Нурбосын
    This course is an excellent introduction to the macOS Terminal for beginners. The instructor explains each command clearly and provides real examples that make it easy to follow along. I especially liked how the lessons build up from basic navigation to more advanced concepts. Perfect for anyone new to command line tools on Mac.
  • Profile image for Aabir Sarkar
    Aabir Sarkar
    It was an exceptional learning experience. The instructor's [positive quality, e.g., engaging, knowledgeable, patient] teaching style made complex topics easy to understand. The course materials were well-organized and supplemented with practical examples. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to work on real-world projects, which helped solidify my understanding. The online platform was user-friendly and provided excellent support. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to upskil
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