Workshop
Use a simple text window to move around and manage files fast, search text and chain steps. No prior experience is needed.
You will learn
- Open Terminal and get oriented
- Navigate folders with
pwd,ls,cd - Manage files with
cp,mv,mkdir,rm - Preview and search text with
head,tail,grep - Combine steps with pipes and redirects, and use tab completion and history
Why it matters
- Automate repetitive work
- Keep a clear record you can rerun
- Use skills that carry to R, Python, Git and remote systems
Setup
- macOS or Linux: use Terminal
- Windows: install “Git for Windows” or Windows Subsystem for Linux v2 to get Git Bash; see setup instructions(opens in a new tab)
- Arrive 15 minutes before start and we'll help with setup
Session will be led by Jamie Jamison, UCLA Library Data Science Center