5 Quick Tips to Master the Linux Command Line

Being able to work quickly with the fewest keystrokes is going to make you more efficient when working at the Linux command line. Taking onboard and practicing these 5 tips will help you in your work and practical exams like the RHCSA. 1: Use the cd command efficiently. cd - to previous directory, cd to home and cd ~/subdirectory to go to a subdirectory in home 2: CTRL+L to clear the screen 3: Use !$ or ESC+. to recall the last argument 4: Use the caret key to replace strings in the previous command 5: Navigate the current line with ctrl+a the start of line ctrl+e to end of line. Delete to the start with ctrl+u and delete to end with ctrl+k