Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics

Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics

This course is part of Fullstack Development Specialization

Instructor: Ajo Borgvold

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Navigate a file system using terminal commands.
Write and test simple terminal commands for everyday tasks.
Create, read, and modify files and directories from the command line.

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Management
Category: File I/O
Category: File Systems
Category: Linux Commands

Tools you'll learn

Category: Unix Commands
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix Shell

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Assessments

1 assignment

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

Unlock the full potential of your computer with this beginner-friendly course on the command line (CLI). Whether you're a developer, data analyst, or just curious about tech, this course will help you confidently interact with your system using text-based commands.

You'll start by understanding what the command line is and why it's useful, before covering real-world tasks including navigating files and directories, creating and deleting files, and manipulating text-based data. Each lesson is short, focused, and interactive, making it easy to absorb and apply what you learn right away. A final Graded Assignment helps solidify your knowledge and prepare you for using the command line in real scenarios. By the end, you’ll no longer rely solely on your mouse. You’ll move through your system like a pro, with speed and precision.

Learn how to use the command line to navigate, manipulate, and manage your files and directories efficiently.

What's included

1 assignment11 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Command Line Basics Graded Assignment30 minutes

11 pluginsTotal 48 minutes

Welcome to interactive lessons1 minute
Command line basics intro3 minutes
Demystifying the command line6 minutes
Inspect the file tree6 minutes
Rules of navigation6 minutes
Create & delete files5 minutes
Create & delete directories5 minutes
Write to files7 minutes
Read from files6 minutes
Command line quiz1 minute
Outro2 minutes

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Ajo Borgvold

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