What Is a Command-Line Interface?
November 29, 2023
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(940 reviews)
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Learners should be familiar with using a PC Computer from a GUI perspective. This includes a basic understanding of what folders and files are.
(940 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Learners should be familiar with using a PC Computer from a GUI perspective. This includes a basic understanding of what folders and files are.
List files and directories using ls
Use the cd command to change directories
Use touch, copy, mkdir, and rm to create and remove files and directories
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Linux is a popular operating system that is based on the Unix operating system. It has many distributions which have different interfaces for installing software, different user interfaces, and so on. One thing all of the ‘distros’ have in common is that they all have a command line interface, or terminal. In fact, sometimes there is no user interface except the terminal itself. A Linux server running a web application on AWS, for example, may only contain the software required to run the application, and no GUI ‘window’ system at all. It is crucial to learn the Linux command line if you are going to be a productive Linux user and/or administer a Linux server.
In this course, you will use Linux commands to navigate Linux directories, search for files, search for patterns, create files and directories, and remove files and directories. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Display the home directory from a terminal.
List files and directories using ls.
Use the cd command to change directories.
Use touch, copy, mkdir, and rm to Create and Remove Files and Directories.
Search for Files using find, Search for patterns using grep.
Learners should be familiar with using a PC Computer from a GUI perspective. This includes a basic understanding of what folders and files are.
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Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
Great for beginners..Could have been better if "Linux permissions" were discussed in more detail..
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2023
I was short and didn't cover the majority of Linux commands but it's a good start
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Very good introduction and the hands on lab makes it a worthwhile experience. Would love to see a more advanced course down the road.
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