Getting a CLUE at the Command Line
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The document offers a comprehensive guide on utilizing the command line effectively, focusing on understanding benefits, grouping functionalities, and learning through practice. It highlights key tools such as task runners, scaffolding, and package managers, along with practical tips for navigation and command execution. The overall message emphasizes mastering command line skills, maintaining a calm approach, and learning from previous commands.
Getting a CLUE at the Command Line
- 1. GETTING A CLUE AT THE COMMAND LINE E M M A J A N E H O G B I N W E S T B Y drupal.org/user/1773 @emmajanehw http://bit.ly/getting-a-clue
- 2. 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.
- 3. too long; didn’t listen tl;dl It’s because there are no pictures. You’ll need to learn to make your own.
- 4. How People Think 30% visual/spatial 45% visual + words http://rebloggy.com/post/spoilers-mine-sherlock-bbc-sherlock-sherlock-spoilers-his-last-vow-lars-mikkelse/73135846244 25% words http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_thinking
- 6. $ _
- 8. start by understanding how you’ll benefit
- 10. so what? copy-paste-able commands
- 11. so what? it’s easily converted to a script
- 12. so what? scripts can be automated
- 13. so what? automation means fewer mistakes
- 14. group functionality and map it to things you already know
- 15. 1. task runners 2. scaffolding 3. package managers
- 16. task runners Task 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.
- 18. Examples of Task Runners • Front end: grunt, gulp, (npm), broccoli, brunch • Linux: Make
- 19. scaffolding Design time scaffolding produces files of code that can later be modified by the programmer to customize the way the application database is used.
- 21. Examples of Scaffolding • Tangibles: Lego kit • Front end dev: Yeoman • Drupal: base theme (with starter theme) • Linux: Make
- 22. Scaffolding Common Tasks • create an empty shell site $ yo webapp • create a new site $ compass create my_project
- 23. package managers A 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.
- 25. Examples of Package Managers • OSX: Mac App Store, MacPorts, brew • Linux: dpkg, RPM • Front End Dev: npm, Bower, RubyGems
- 26. Package Manager Common Tasks • locate software $ brew search git • install software $ brew install git • check if updates are available $ brew update! • install latest version $ brew upgrade git
- 27. Create Your Mental Palace Sport 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 ???
- 28. play the pre-game to learn the moves
- 29. 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”.
- 30. 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.
- 31. 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.
- 32. Pro Tip remap your caps lock key on OSX
- 33. Finding the Command Line
- 34. Command Line Interface http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_Prompt
- 36. $ _
- 38. define:prompt • a transitive verb meaning To move to action. ? forward 90 > open mailbox
- 39. define:command verb! • 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.
- 40. Commands One-word actions: • sing • jump • look One-word commands: • help • exit • history
- 41. Commands with Parameters An 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
- 42. 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
- 43. Ten Commands
- 44. “all” commands http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/browse This site includes a “rating” function.
- 45. It’ll be okay. Don’t panic.
- 46. read outputs in both directions.
- 48. 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
- 50. 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.
- 51. WHAT DID YOU THINK? E V A U L A T E T H I S S E S S I O N - W R I T T E N F E E D B A C K F O R M S FOR MORE INFORMATION drupal.org/user/1773 @emmajanehw http://bit.ly/getting-a-clue