Practical Introduction to the Command Line

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Course Overview

In this project, you will use the UNIX command line to create photo albums that organize photos into directories by date. You'll learn what's the difference between a terminal, bash, command-line, and prompt. With lots of hands-on exercises, you'll master the most fundamental Unix commands for navigating, manipulating and inspecting files. Interacting with a computer through a command-line interface (CLI) is a powerful technique. In such an interface, you type commands telling the computer to perform desired tasks. Mastering the command line can greatly improve your productivity during development.

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What are the prerequisites for 'Practical Introduction to the Command Line'?

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Will I receive a certificate for this CE class?

Yes, upon successful completion, Coursera Project Network typically offers a shareable certificate to showcase your new skills and fulfill your continuing education requirements.

How long does this online course take to complete?

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