command-line-basics

Question 1

What is a CLI?

Answer 1

Command-line interfaces

Question 2

What is a GUI?

Answer 2

Graphical user interface, aimed at users of technology and not producers of technology. GUIs are not always readily available for performing technical tasks.

Question 3

Give at least one use case for each of the commands listed in this exercise.

Answer 3

man = to see how the CLI works
cat = to get info about a file. Combine info from file, create new file.
Ls = to list information about a file.
Pwd = to verify where you are
Echo = to display a line of text
Touch = to create a blank, empty file
Mkdir = create directories
Mv = move or rename file
Rm = remove files or directories. By default, does not remove directories
Cp = copy files and directories

Question 4

What are the three virtues of a great programmer?

Answer 4

Laziness, impatience, hubris