"Command-line Computing" Exercise
Before we start learning about Python or software development, it will be helpful for us to achieve a basic level of familiarity with the command-line. Throughout the semester, we will be using the command-line to navigate and manage our computer's filesystem, execute Python scripts, and perform other important tasks using various command-line utilities (CLIs).
Commands can differ based on which operating system and command-line application you're using, but all students are encouraged to learn the prevalent "unix-style" commands:
On Mac OS, the default Terminal application will allow students to use unix-style commands.
On Windows OS, the default Command Prompt application uses different commands, but installing the Git Bash application will allow students to use unix-style commands.
References
Prerequisites
Instructions
Follow along with one of the following guides:
Unix Command-Line / Bash - RECOMMENDED FOR ALL STUDENTS (MAC OR WINDOWS)
Windows Command-Prompt - NOT RECOMMENDED
TIPS:
Pressing the up arrow will cycle through recent commands
Pressing tab will auto-complete filepaths
Typing "clear" and pressing enter (or just pressing "command + k" on Mac) will clear the screen
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