CHANGE DIRECTORY
Keyword: cd
Usage: Takes your terminal to the directory you choose.
Example: cd Desktop
Types:
A. cd..
Usage: Takes you to the Main folder from a Sub-folder
CLEAR SCREEN
Keyword: clear
Usage: Clears the Terminal Screen
Example: clear
MAKE A FOLDER USING TERMINAL
Keyword: mkdir
Usage: Used to make a folder from the terminal
Example: mkdir example_folder
LIST OF FILES AND SUB-FOLDERS
Keyword: ls
Usage: Displays the files and subfolders in a directory
Example: ls
The output from folder “example_folder” with a new folder named “folder_1”
VERSION OF PYTHON
Keyword: python –version
Usage: Gives the version of python you are using
Example: python --version
Output:
VISUAL EDITOR IN TERMINAL
Keyword: vi
Usage: Will open an editor in Terminal. It requires special Keywords to type, save, exit
Example:vi example.txt
Output:
Now to type Enter:i
You will see a --INSERT--in the bottom
Now, Start type your code
To exit the vi at any time just press: Esc + :q!
Then, It will return to the place you started
DATE AND TIME
Keyword: date
Usage: displays the current date and time
CALENDAR
Keyword: cal
Usage: Shows the month’s calendar
USER AND MORE
Keyword: finger user
Usage: Displays information about the user
DISK USAGE
Keyword: df
Usage: Shows the Disk usage
WHO AM I?
Keyword: whoami