Command Line Basics
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The command line is your gateway to developer power. This course takes you from terminal zero to hero in about 2 hours of engaging, hands-on content. You'll start with the absolute basics - navigating directories and working with files - then progress to more advanced techniques like piping, redirecting, and automating tasks with scripts. No prior command line experience needed! Through 31 interactive lessons, you'll practice real-world CLI skills that developers use every day. You'll learn how to navigate file systems, manipulate text, search through code, and even customize your terminal to work the way you want. By the end, you'll have the confidence and skills to use the command line as a powerful tool in your development workflow. Say goodbye to clicking through folders and hello to lightning-fast terminal navigation!
Instructor
Ajo Borgvold
Self taught developer, IT engineer at day, Scrimba teacher at night 👻
Course details
31+ lessons
Interactive
Not included
Free
What you'll learn
Navigate directories and file systems with confidence
Master essential commands like ls, cd, mkdir, and rm
Work with files - create, read, update, and delete
Use pipes and redirection to chain commands together
Prerequisites
No prior command line experience required
Basic computer literacy
A willingness to learn by doing
Who this course is for
Complete beginners who want to learn command line fundamentals
Web developers looking to improve their workflow efficiency
Students preparing for technical interviews or bootcamps
Anyone transitioning from GUI-only tools to terminal-based development
Curriculum
Part 1
17 lessons
Part 2
14 lessons
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