Conquering the Command Line

Mark Bates

Comprehensive guide to mastering Unix and Linux commands for developers. Covers essential tools, file manipulation, system administration, and more. Applicable across OS X, Linux, and *BSD platforms.

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Introduction

Conquering the Command Line is a comprehensive guide to mastering UNIX commands and utilizing the command line interface. It covers essential tools, file manipulation, system administration, and more, making it a valuable resource for beginners and experienced users alike.

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Highlights

  • Covers essential UNIX commands and tools for daily development workflows
  • Provides a curated introduction to the most important commands and useful options
  • Knowledge gained is applicable across OS X, Linux, and *BSD platforms
  • Focuses on practical usage rather than an exhaustive catalog of commands

Recommendation

This book is recommended for new developers, experienced developers, and everyone in between who wants to master Unix and Linux commands. It is a great resource for improving efficiency and productivity in daily development tasks.

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