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Commands

pwd

cd

  • Discuss absolute and relative links
  • Use directory shortcuts '.', '..', '~' to navigate the filesystem
  • Use tab completion for navigating faster
  • Use CTRL + a to move to the beginning of the line
  • Use CTRL + e to move to the end of the line
  • Use OPTION <- or ESC, b to move back one word
  • Use OPTION -> ESC, f to move forward one word
  • From Finder, drop a folder into the terminal and the path to that file will populate on the command line

ls

  • Explain command options and how you can use them
  • ls -al

mkdir

  • Although not required, keep all folders and file names in lowercase, no spaces
  • Compare and contrast *nix file names vs Windows, and case sensitivity

touch

  • Use open to access the file as you would by double clicking it

man

cp

  • cp index.html index.bak

mv

  • Used to move or rename files
  • mv myfile.txt destination-directory

rm

subl / atom

nano / vim

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