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Getting Started with Linux: Essential Commands Every Beginner Should Know
Linux is one of the most important operating systems used in Cloud Computing, DevOps, and software development. As I recently started learning Linux, I explored several basic commands that helped me understand how the Linux terminal works.
In this article, I’m sharing some essential Linux commands that every beginner should know.
- pwd — Print Working Directory
The "pwd" command is used to display the current directory you are working in.
pwd
- ls — List Files and Directories
The "ls" command shows all files and folders present in the current directory.
ls
- cd — Change Directory
The "cd" command is used to navigate between directories.
cd Documents
- mkdir — Create a New Directory
The "mkdir" command creates a new folder or directory.
mkdir myfolder
- touch — Create a New File
The "touch" command is used to create an empty file.
touch file.txt
Conclusion:
Learning Linux commands is the first step toward building skills in Cloud Computing and DevOps. Practicing these commands regularly helped me become more comfortable with the terminal and improved my understanding of Linux fundamentals.
Thank you for reading!
