Today, I want to talk about something that I feel many people are either downright afraid of or at least outright hate using: the command line. It’s a beautiful tool once you learn how to use it, but for years, I could not bring myself to even try it — and it seriously hindered my programming journey.
So I want to show you not so much how to use it but rather why you should and what it is good for.
It’s Just So Slow, Isn’t It? Why Don’t You Just Use the Mouse?
Does this feel relatable? Each time you read a tutorial that starts with “bring up a command line,” you sigh, retire into your shell, realize your own inadequacy, the dire state of politics, and the world as a whole.
Believe me, I used to be there with you. I absolutely hated how slow and cumbersome it seemed to work with a black-and-white text editor. Now I love it. It feels sleek and downright enjoyable. So, yes, I’ve been there and I’ve been here and I can attest to the fact that it feels better to sleep on this side of the divide.
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