Command Line for Beginners – How to Use the Terminal Like a Pro [Full Handbook]

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Command Line for Beginners – How to Use the Terminal Like a Pro [Full Handbook]

By Germán Cocca

Hi everyone! In this article we'll take a good look at the command line (also known as the CLI, console, terminal or shell).

The command line is one of the most useful and efficient tools we have as developers and as computer users in general. But using it can feel a bit overwhelming and complex when you're starting out.

In this article I'll try my best to simply explain the parts that make up the command line interface, and the basics of how it works, so you can start using it for your daily tasks.

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