Introduction to the Terminal

Learn the basics of using a terminal, starting with your very first command.

Welcome to your first steps with the terminal! In this course, you'll learn how to navigate and work with files using text commands - an essential skill for any programmer. We'll start with the basics and build up to editing files, all while practicing in a safe, guided environment.

Beginner Level
terminalcommand-linebasicsbeginner
7Modules
2-3 hoursEstimated Time

Course Modules

1

The Terminal and Your First Command

Learn what a terminal is and how to list files

2

Where Am I? The pwd Command

Learn how to find your location in the terminal

3

Navigating Directories with cd

Learn how to change directories and explore the file system

4

Reading Files with cat

Learn how to view file contents in the terminal

5

Creating Files with touch

Learn how to create new files in the terminal

6

Creating Directories with mkdir

Learn how to create new directories (folders) in the terminal

7

Editing Files in the Terminal

Learn how to edit files using the terminal editor

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