The command-line interface is making a comeback. That's because
developers know that all the best features of your operating system are
hidden behind a user interface designed to help average people use the
computer. But you're not the average user, and the CLI is the most
efficient way to get work done fast. Turn tedious chores into quick
tasks: read and write files, manage complex directory hierarchies,
perform network diagnostics, download files, work with APIs, and combine
individual programs to create your own workflows. Put down that mouse,
open the CLI, and take control of your software development environment.
No matter what language or platform you're using, you can use the CLI to
create projects, run servers, and manage files. You can even create new
tools that fit right in with grep, sed, awk, and xargs. You'll work with
the Bash shell and the most common command-line utilities available on
macOS, Windows 10, and many flavors of Linux.
Create files without opening a text editor. Manage complex directory
strutures and move around your entire file system without touching the
mouse. Diagnose network issues and interact with APIs. Chain several
commands together to transform data, and create your own scripts to
automate repetitive tasks. Make things even faster by customizing your
environment, creating shortcuts, and integrating other tools into your
environment. Hands-on activities and exercises will cement your newfound
knowledge and give you the confidence to use the CLI to its fullest
potential. And if you're worried you'll wreck your system, this book
walks you through creating an Ubuntu virtual machine so you can practice
worry-free.
Dive into the CLI and join the thousands of other devs who use it every
day.
What You Need:
You'll need macOS, Windows 10, or a Linux distribution like Ubuntu,
Fedora, CentOS, or Debian using the Bash shell.
