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CourseLearn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System
Learn how to manage filesystems and manipulate directories from the command line.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 1 hourCertificate of completion
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1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System:- Intro to the Command Line
About this course
Continue your command line learning journey! In this course, you will learn how to manipulate the contents of the file system with nothing but the command line. You’ll learn how to move files, delete files and directories, and more.
Skills you'll gain
Move and copy files
Delete files and directories
Use wildcards
Syllabus
Viewing and Changing the File System
Learn to manipulate directories and files from the command line.
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