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Introduction to the Bash Shell on Mac OS and Linux

This course introduces you to the basic concepts and commands you need to start using Bash on Linux and Mac OS X.

ReindertJan Ekker - Pluralsight course - Introduction to the Bash Shell on Mac OS and Linux
by ReindertJan Ekker

What you'll learn

The command line is one of the most important tools for a Linux/UNIX power user. Bash is the default login shell on Linux and Mac OS, and adding it to your skillset will open up a whole new world of possibilities. For one thing, it gives you access to a huge number of command line utilities, simplifying many everyday tasks. But Bash also provides you with a powerful scripting language for automating just about anything. For remote access and system administration, Bash is an absolute must.

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ReindertJan Ekker - Pluralsight course - Introduction to the Bash Shell on Mac OS and Linux
ReindertJan Ekker

After years of working in software development, Reindert-Jan Ekker switched to teaching programmers in 2010 and never looked back. He authors Pluralsight courses and teaches classes about Python, data science, devops (among others). Even though he squeezes some development jobs in here and there, teaching is his real passion and he is looking forward to share this passion with you.

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