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CourseIntro to the Command Line
Discover the power of this simple yet essential text-based tool and increase your productivity as a developer.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourProjects
1Prerequisites
None
About this course
Ready to start your journey into the command line? In this course, you will learn how to navigate through a computer’s file system solely through the command line as well as make new files and directories.
Skills you'll gain
View contents of the file system
Move through directories
Set up your command line
Syllabus
Navigating the File System
Learn how to navigate the file system using the command line.
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