Free
Course

Learn the Command Line: Configuring the Environment

Learn how to configure your environment and set up your settings and preferences from the command line.

4.62 out of 5 stars
This course includes
2,918 learners enrolled
This course includes

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    1 hour

  • Projects

    1

  • Prerequisites

    1 course
     
    We suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn the Command Line: Configuring the Environment:
    • Learn the Command Line: Redirecting Input and Output

About this course

Continue your command line learning journey! In this course, you will learn how to configure your local environment. You’ll learn how to set and edit your settings, preferences, and more. You’ll also see how the command line works for Windows users.

Skills you'll gain

  • Utilize the bash profile

  • Assign aliases

  • Create global variables

Syllabus

The platform

Hands-on learning

Animated GIF of an AI provided error explanation within Codecademy's learning environment
An AI-generated hint within the instructions of a Codecademy project
Animated GIF of Codecademy's Job Readiness Checker tool generating a compatibility report for a senior software engineer role
Animated GIF of building a phone screen interview using Codecademy's Interview Simulator
A fill-in-the-blank JavaScript question in a Codecademy assessment
Explore features

Projects in this course

Earn a certificate of completion

Show your network you've done the work by earning a certificate of completion for each course or path you finish.
  • Show proofReceive a certificate that demonstrates you've completed a course or path.
  • Build a collectionThe more courses and paths you complete, the more certificates you collect.
  • Share with your networkEasily add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile to share your accomplishments.

Learn the Command Line: Configuring the Environment course ratings and reviews

4.62 out of 5 stars
126 ratings
  1. 5 stars
  2. 4 stars
  3. 3 stars
  4. 2 stars
  5. 1 star
  • The progress I have made since starting to use codecademy is immense! I can study for short periods or long periods at my own convenience - mostly late in the evenings.
    Chris
    Codecademy Learner @ USA
  • I felt like I learned months in a week. I love how Codecademy uses learning by practice and gives great challenges to help the learner to understand a new concept and subject.
    Rodrigo
    Codecademy Learner @ UK
  • Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.
    John-Andrew
    Codecademy Learner @ USA

Our learners work at

  • Google Logo
  • Meta Logo
  • Apple Logo
  • EA Logo
  • Amazon Logo
  • IBM Logo
  • Microsoft Logo
  • Reddit Logo
  • Spotify Logo
  • Uber Logo
  • YouTube Logo
  • Instagram Logo

Join over 50 million learners and start Learn the Command Line: Configuring the Environment today!

Looking for something else?

Related resources

Related courses and paths

Browse more topics

View full catalog

Unlock additional features with a paid plan

  • Practice Projects

    Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.

  • Assessments

    Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.
See pricing and plans