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GETTING A CLUEAT THE COMMAND LINE
E M M A J A N E H O G B I N W E S T B Y
1. Start by understanding how you’ll benefit.
2. Group functionality and map it to things you already know.
3. Play the pre-game to learn the moves.
4. It’ll be okay. Don’t panic.
It’s because there are no pictures. You’ll need to learn to make your own.
tl;dltoo long; didn’t listen
How People Think
http://rebloggy.com/post/spoilers-mine-sherlock-bbc-sherlock-sherlock-spoilers-his-last-vow-lars-mikkelse/73135846244
30% visual/spatial
45% visual + words
25% words
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_thinking
http://www.mobygames.com/game/amiga/dune-ii-the-building-of-a-dynasty/screenshots/gameShotId,142587/
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start by understanding how you’ll benefit
goal: consistency
copy-paste-able commands
so what?
it’s easilyconverted to a script
so what?
scripts can be automated
so what?
automation means fewer mistakes
so what?
group functionality and map it to things you
already know
1. task runners 2. scaffolding 3. package managers
task runnersTask runners are a set of tools to make build operations consistent, clean and well documented. They provide helpers to manage operations on the project file system via the command line.
Examples of Task Runners• Front end: grunt, gulp, (npm), broccoli, brunch
• Linux: Make
scaffoldingDesign time scaffolding produces files of code that can later be modified by the programmer to customize the way the application database is used.
Examples ofScaffolding
• Tangibles: Lego kit
• Front end dev: Yeoman
• Drupal: base theme (with starter theme)
• Linux: Make
ScaffoldingCommon Tasks
• create an empty shell site$ yo webapp
• create a new site$ compass create my_project
package managersA package management system, also called package manager, is a collection of software tools to automate the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing software packages for a computer's operating system in a consistent manner.
Examples ofPackage Managers
• OSX: Mac App Store, MacPorts, brew
• Linux: dpkg, RPM
• Front End Dev: npm, Bower, RubyGems
Package ManagerCommon Tasks
• locate software $ brew search git
• install software $ brew install git
• check if updates are available$ brew update!
• install latest version$ brew upgrade git
Create Your Mental PalaceSport Package
Manager Scaffolding Task Runner
Generic download, install environment
create new instance automate tasks
Tennis builds a tennis stadium
Sets up the tennis net
Retrieves the ball during the
game.
Front end dev bower yeoman grunt
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play the pre-game to learn the moves
Good command line utilities make you feel smart.
• The help sub-command includes a functional, not alphabetical, grouping of tasks.
• Always gives an output to the screen after running.
• Provides tips on customisation, and “next steps”.
Tips for Navigating• To navigate past commands, use the arrow keys.
• To list past commands, type: history.
• To repeat a previous command, use !history#
• To search for past commands, use CTRL-r.
Tips for Typing Commands• Auto-complete what you’re typing with the tab key.
• To delete a word in your command, use CTRL-w.
• To jump to the beginning of the line, use CTRL-a.
• To jump to the end of the line, use CTRL-e.
Pro Tip
remap your caps lock key on OSX
Finding the Command Line
Command Line Interface
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_Prompt
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Determining Input
define:prompt• a transitive verb meaning To move to action.
? forward 90
> open mailbox
define:commandverb!
• give an authoritative or peremptory order. "a gruff voice commanded us to enter”
noun!
1. an authoritative order. "he obeyed her commands without question"
2. the ability to use or control something.
CommandsOne-word actions:
• sing
• jump
• look
One-word commands:
• help
• exit
• history
Commands with ParametersAn action, and a direct object:!
• take book
• read pamphlet
• open window
Commands with parameters:!
• cd /var/www
• man <command_name>
• mv current_name.jpg new_name.jpg
Commands with Parameters and Modifiers
Refining the request:!
• go down stairs
• take blue pill
• open left door
Adding a flag/switch/modifier:!
• mkdir -p directory/sub-directory
• tar xvf file_to_extract.tar.gz
• ls -lh
Ten Commands
“all” commands
http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/browse This site includes a “rating” function.
It’ll be okay.Don’t panic.
read outputs in both directions.
the reptile brain
The type of output can change depending on the commands you’re running.Read outputs in both directions.!
• Information from the program you just ran: read top to bottom
• Printed summary of actions taken: read bottom to top
1. Start by understanding how you’ll benefit.
2. Group functionality and map it to things you already know.
3. Play the pre-game to learn the moves.
4. It’ll be okay. Don’t panic.
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