Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

Get started quickly with the Linux Command Line - Step by step, with concrete Linux terminal examples.

Created by: Edouard Renard
Software Engineer and Robotics Teacher

Created by: Codestars • over 2 million students worldwide!
Teaching the Next Generation of Coders

What Will I Learn?

• Master the basics of Linux command line
• Be confident when using a Linux terminal
• Be able to work on any project which requires the use of Linux
• Navigate in the Linux file system
• Create, remove, copy files and folders
• Edit files in the terminal with the Nano text editor
• Manage files and users permissions
• Install and update Linux packages
• Monitor processes and resources
• Network basics
• Remotely connect to a Linux terminal with SSH
• Use terminal shortcuts to go faster
• Work with multiple terminal windows at the same time
• Differences between Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and MacOS
• Apply best practices right from the start
• Learn by doing with hands-on lessons

Requirements

• A computer and a strong will to learn, that’s it!

Target audience

• Complete beginners who want to really understand what they do and want to get the “why” behind the Linux command line.
• Linux users who want a quick and to-the-point refresher.
• Anyone who wants to work in IT, because well, Linux command line is everywhere and you can’t just ignore it.