Introduction to the Command Line

Launch School

Explore the command line with this short, beginner-friendly course. Learn essential commands and deepen your understanding of computer usage.

Technical TutorialsCommand LineComputer ScienceShell Scripting

Introduction

This book is a short and beginner friendly introduction to the command line, covering common commands that will make you immediately productive. More importantly, you'll explore the fundamental concepts that make up the thing we call the "command line" and deepen your understanding of how to use any computer. This book is required reading as part of the course work at Launch School.

Highlights

  • Short and beginner-friendly introduction to the command line
  • Covers common commands to make you immediately productive
  • Explores fundamental concepts of the command line
  • Deepens understanding of how to use any computer

Recommendation

This course is recommended for beginners who want to learn the command line and deepen their understanding of how to use a computer effectively.

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