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
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Practical Introduction to the Command Line
Instructor: Stanimira Vlaeva
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2 hours
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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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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
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Basic knowledge in any programming language is recommended.
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