New to Linux? Intimidated by the terminal?
MASTER THE COMMAND LINE
Discover the Bash Terminal in a Fun, Beginner-Friendly way
WHY LEARN BASH?
- Speed up tasks with simple, repeatable commands
- Automate daily routines with short scripts
- Boost your tech confidence — become the person others ask for help
- Unlock full control of your Linux environment
- Learn the foundation of many programming languages
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
“A Practical Bash Guide”
- Understand file navigation, scripting, and system commands
- Built for hands-on learners
- Includes real-world examples, cheat sheets, and productivity tips
GUI VS CLI: A QUICK COMPARISON
| Task | GUI Method | Bash Command |
|---|---|---|
| Copy a file | Right-click > Copy | cp file.txt folder/ |
| Rename a file | Click + F2 | mv old.txt new.txt |
| Create a new folder | Right-click > New Folder | mkdir newfolder |
DID YOU KNOW?
You can run hundreds of commands faster than your file explorer — and even script them to run automatically every day.
/projects/bashguide:$ bash guide.sh
/projects/bashguide:$ Welcome to the Bash Guide! Type help to get started.
/projects/bashguide:$_