Mastering the Linux Command Line – Bert Jan Schrijver

Unlock the power of the Linux command line with this comprehensive guide, covering essential navigation, file management, and advanced commands for shell scripting, secure file transfer, and more.

Key takeaways

Pipes are powerful tools in Linux command-line, allowing chaining commands together.
A shell is an interface between the user and the kernel, executing commands and providing input.
Basic navigation commands include cd, pwd, and ls.
The ls command can be modified with options, such as -l for a long format or -a for all files, including hidden ones.
The mkdir command creates a new directory, and the rm command removes files and directories.
The cp and mv commands copy and move files and directories.
The ssh command connects to a remote machine, allowing secure shell access.
secure copy (scp) copies files between machines securely.
The rsync command synchronizes directories, checking for differences and only transferring what’s needed.
The git command is a version control system, useful for tracking changes to code and collaborating with others.
The curl command fetches data from web servers.
The diff command compares the contents of two files or directories.
The vi editor provides a simple and powerful way to edit files.
Bash profiles can be edited to customize shell behavior and set environmental variables.
Regular expressions can be used to search for patterns in text.
Command-line output can be piped into other commands for further processing.
Scripts can be created to automate repetitive tasks or complex procedures.
The ssh command has options for securely copying public keys and logging into remote machines without passwords.
Linux has a large community and many available resources, such as documentation, forums, and mailing lists.

Mastering the Linux Command Line – Bert Jan Schrijver

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