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Course
The Art of Command Line
Master the command line, in one page.
Rating
4.9 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web, macOS, Linux
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What is The Art of Command Line?
The Art of Command Line is the classic one-page guide to mastering the terminal — essential commands, one-liners, obscure but useful tools and practical tips for Linux, macOS and beyond, translated into many languages.
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Pros: what The Art of Command Line does well
- One page, enormous practical value
- Covers everyday and obscure essentials
- Translated into many languages
Cons: where it falls short
- Dense — best read with a terminal open
- Unix-focused; Windows coverage is secondary
Who The Art of Command Line is for
Every developer who wants to be faster and more capable in the terminal.
Who can skip it
People who never touch a command line.
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