This course aims to teach learners how the macOS terminal works, the difference between a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a Command Line Interface (CLI), and why they should use it. By the end of the course, students will be able to navigate the terminal efficiently, create and manipulate files and folders, understand flags and commands, and perform basic file operations. The teaching method involves a combination of video content and written articles. This course is designed for beginners who are new to using the macOS terminal and want to learn the basics of working with zsh and the command line interface.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
The Shell
GUI vs CLI
Mac Terminal & zsh
Finder & Terminal
Root, Users & Home Directory
Print Working Directory & List Items pwd & ls
Change Directory cd, cd .., cd / and cd ~
Absolute vs Relative Paths
Creating Files & Folders touch & mkdir
Removing Files & Folders r & rmdir
Understanding Flags and the "man" Command
Removing Folders Containing Data rm -r
Copying Files & Folders cp
Moving Files & Folders mv
Renaming Files
Taught by
Academind
