The Coder’s Computer
Choosing a Text Editor:
In every developer’s journey, there comes a critical moment when she makes the most important decision a developer can make: what text editor to use. The main aspects of a text editor are most important. Basically, it comes down to three high-level qualities:
- Ergonomics
- Extensibility
- Speed
Introduction to using a terminal
Using a terminal allows us to send simple text commands to our computer to do things like navigate through a directory or copy a file, and form the basis for many more complex automation and programming skills.
What is a Terminal?
Terminals, also known as command lines, allow us to accomplish and automate tasks on a computer without the use of a graphical user interface. Using a terminal allows us to send simple text commands to our computer to do things like navigate through a directory or copy a file, and form the basis for many more complex automation and programming skills.
Basic Navigation :
- pwd → (print working directory)
- cd →(change directory)
- ls →(list files and directories)
