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.
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.
Table of contents
- Introduction 1m
- A Word of Warning 1m
- Prerequisites 2m
- Starting bash 2m
- Starting bash on linux 1m
- A simple commandline session 5m
- A small difference between Linux and Mac OS 1m
- Review of the first session 1m
- Check that you are running Bash 1m
- Commands, Arguments and Options 3m
- Getting help 1m
- Putting it into practice 5m
- History 2m
- Summary 1m
About the author
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.