Introduction To Command Line (Terminal) & Common Commands

Are you looking to improve your technical skills? Whether you’re a student, aspiring engineer, or just curious about how computers work, learning the command line is an essential skill that can open many doors. Welcome to Command Line Basics for Beginners—a comprehensive course designed to make you comfortable with using the command line.

The command line is a powerful tool that lets you communicate directly with your computer’s operating system. While it might seem intimidating at first, mastering the command line will help you work more efficiently and confidently in your technical projects. This course breaks down the complexities of the command line into simple, easy-to-understand lessons, perfect for beginners.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will learn:

1. The Basics of Command Line Interface (CLI): We’ll start with the fundamentals, explaining what the command line is and how it works across different operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to open and use the command line confidently.
2. Navigating the File System: Learn essential commands to move around your computer’s file system. You’ll master commands like cd, ls, pwd, and dir, which are key to finding and managing files and folders.
3. Working with Files and Folders: Discover how to create, copy, move, and delete files and directories using simple commands like mkdir, touch, cp, and mv. These skills will make managing your projects and files much easier.
4. Using Different Terminals: Understand the differences between various terminals like CMD, PowerShell, and iTerm, and learn how to use them effectively on your operating system.
5. Reading Files with the Command Line: Learn how to use commands like cat, less, more, and type to open and read files directly in the terminal. This skill is essential for quickly checking the contents of files without needing to open them in a separate application.
6. Getting Help with the ‘man’ Command: Learn how to access the manual pages for commands using the mancommand, which will help you become more self-sufficient when you encounter new commands or need help understanding how something works.

Why Take This Course?

This course is designed for absolute beginners. We use simple, straightforward language to explain each concept, making it easy for anyone to follow along. By the end of this course, you’ll feel comfortable using the command line and ready to apply your new skills to real-world projects.