Introduction to the Command Line

One 2-hour session

Learn and practice how to talk directly to your computer via the command line. The command line is a powerful tool for using scientific software, working with large data sets, and controlling remote servers. It is primarily used to manage files and run programs, and it allows for automation of repetitive tasks. This workshop is a prerequisite for many of DataLab’s other workshops, including all of the following workshops in this list.

Learning Goals

After completing this workshop, learners should be able to:

• Explain the directory structure of their computers

• Navigate across and within files and directories

• Create, copy, move, and delete files

• Use command line tools to edit files

• Identify where to go for help and to learn more

See also

There’s a recording of an earlier version of this workshop on Aggie Video.