In this project, you will use the UNIX command line to create photo albums that organize photos into directories by date. You'll learn what's the difference between a terminal, bash, command-line, and prompt. With lots of hands-on exercises, you'll master the most fundamental Unix commands for navigating, manipulating and inspecting files.
Practical Introduction to the Command Line
Practical Introduction to the Command Line
Instructor: Stanimira Vlaeva
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
You'll understand and distinguish between the fundamental terms - terminal emulator, shell, bash, command line, and prompt.
You'll know how to effectively manipulate files and directories through the command line.
You'll Learn how to apply your knowledge of the command line to solve day-to-day problems.
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Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Terminal, Bash, Command Line and Prompt
Task 2: Execute Commands and Escape
Task 3: Navigate and Explore
Task 4: Create Files and Directories
Task 5: Write, Read and Concatenate
Task 6: Options and Chaining Commands with Pipes
Task 7: Copy, Move and Remove Files
Recommended experience
Basic knowledge in any programming language is recommended.
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This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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KS
4
Reviewed on May 10, 2020
Could have taught more commands and a little more comprehensive on pipes topic but it's still a nice start!
IM
5
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2020
I totally recommend this Guided Project for those who know nothing about bash but also to those who want to review the basics. There's no scripting here, just commands one after another, pretty fun!
DG
5
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
The course is planned very well and the instructor is very thorough, final assignment could have been a bit more challenging...
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